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How To Help

How can we keep students in school? Research suggests that one of the most important things is to keep them engaged in a safe, supportive environment.

What can you do to help engage students in their communities and create a safe and supportive environment? Offer a few words of encouragement. Become a mentor. Volunteer with a local youth service organization. Coach a team. Whatever you do, you’ll have a profound impact on a student’s ability and desire to stay in school and graduate.

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Support Students in Your Community

  • Send a Message to Students >> ListItem

    A simple message of encouragement can have a real impact. The Boost Nation project allows you to share a video or written message with students that may be at risk of dropping out.

    http://boostnation.boostup.org
  • Volunteer at a Local School >> ListItem

    Contact schools in your community directly to inquire about volunteer opportunities. Common volunteer activities include:

    • Tutoring
    • Reading a story in class
    • Starting a book drive
    • Sponsoring a field trip
    • Creating a job shadow day
    • Providing resume writing/interview workshops
    • Bringing in a guest speaker or performer
    Download an Adopt a Classroom Kit for tips and direction on exactly what you need to do to help support your local school.
  • Become a Mentor >> ListItem

    Find out how you can become a part of the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network. After 18 months of spending time with their Bigs, Little Brothers and Little Sisters have been found 52% less likely to skip school.

    You can also search the Mentoring.org database of more than 5,000 mentoring programs and volunteer centers throughout the country. Download a Mentor Kit for tips, information and suggestions for mentoring activities.
    http://www.mentoring.org
  • Donate to Schools & Classrooms >> ListItem

    DonorsChoose helps teachers reaching funding goals for new materials and classroom projects. Check out a selection of the most urgent projects in need of support.

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      Costa Rica International Trip
      Do you recall your first adventure outside of these nation's borders? Ninety-seven percent of my students cannot reminisce the same. Everybody deserves a chance to see the majestic creation Mother...
      Washington, DC
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      Technology To Boost Vocabulary And Real Life Experiences!
      Nexus 7 is a device that students can use daily. It is like an iPod but with a bigger screen and more opportunities. Students can use it to work on projects as a group, do research, create...
      Saint Cloud, MN
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      Prevent Summer Learning Loss in the South Bronx!
      Imagine working hard all year school long to reach a goal, only to have the impact of your work wiped out during the summer months due to a lack of resources. This scenario happens in schools each...
      Bronx, NY
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      6th Grade Techie
      School resources are scarce, especially with budget cuts in NYC. I would like to provide my students with technology that will help them explore and learn. Students try new skills with little risk...
      New York, NY

    http://www.donorschoose.org
  • Provide Books for Students >> ListItem

    FirstBook.org is committed to providing books to students in need. Learn how you can support their efforts, or connect an eligible group to their resources.

    http://www.FirstBook.org
  • Support After School Programs >> ListItem

    Boys & Girls Clubs of America offer programs and services to promote and enhance youth development. Find a club in your community where you can help students learn in a safe and supportive environment.

    http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.9iILI3NGKhK6F/b.5962335/k.BE16/Home.htm
  • Volunteer in Your Community >> ListItem

    United Way is committed to addressing our nation’s education crisis through a model that focuses on supportive communities. Find a volunteer opportunity near you.

    http://liveunited.org/
  • Volunteer through Sports Programs >> ListItem

    The YMCA is dedicated to youth development. Find your local Y to find volunteer opportunities.

    http://www.ymca.net/