EDUCATIONal EQUITY
IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR ATL STUDENTS
Atlanta is challenged with education inequity, but through our network of nonprofits, schools & volunteers - together, we can make change.
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the problem
We know that education enables a path for students to strong careers, and social & economic growth, but 1 in 5 Atlanta students will not graduate from high school, and only 34% of elementary school students are reading at grade level. Parents are facing financial pressures, teachers are overwhelmed and under resourced, but our students are hopeful. Our education-focused partners are supporting students from birth to graduation.
Together, we’re making big strides by connecting students to educational opportunities, caring for teachers & school staff, meeting urgent needs in the classroom, fighting the summer slide and reviving the love of learning. Whether you spend time on campus working directly with students, visit a warehouse to pack school supplies, or evaluate scholarship applications from home… join us in the fight to improve educational outcomes for Atlanta students today.
2022/23 EDUCATIONAL EQUITY IMPACT
The quest of the Education Programs Team at Hands On Atlanta is to improve educational outcomes and directly confront systemic injustice for students and families across metro Atlanta. We aim to be the premier team tackling educational inequities for children from birth to 12th grade in partnership with our local institutions and organizations.
During SY23, four key programs anchored Hands On Atlanta's education portfolio and impacted more than 12,000 students across metro Atlanta: AmeriCorps, Discovery, Centers of Hope, and Meals4Kids. Check out how you can help.
12,000 Students
Goal: Support 10,000 students
1,363 volunteers
Goal: Engage 5,000 volunteers
49,884 hours
Goal: Serve 50,000 hours
“You want them to grow up and say, ‘Hey, somebody was there to help me when I was a kid, and I’m going to do the same thing.’””
Trusted organizations you can serve with right now!
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Featured Partners
Tutor and support students after-school and help with homework.
Lead afterschool enrichment activities with girls.
Help middle schoolers be the first in their families to attend college.
Support STEAM, SEL and wellness programming to students.
Help elementary school students with their homework after school.
Fosters a love of learning for students through virtual tutoring.
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Featured Programming - STEAM powered by
STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) powers our community. It fosters ingenuity, builds resilience, inspires creativity, encourages teamwork, teaches problem-solving and enhances critical-thinking. By exposing the Atlanta community to STEAM-related concepts, we throw open the doors of opportunity for them to explore new worlds and find new passions. These are the skills driving our workforce and shaping our future.
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Need help?
With so much need from our community, navigating the perfect project to fit your schedule, interests and accessibility can be tough. Luckily, we’ve got your back!
You can explore our Knowledge Center, reach out to a Hands On Atlanta teammate using the blue chat box on every page of our site OR email info@handsonatlanta.org and a member of our team will follow up as soon as possible.
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