Citizen Schools North Carolina

Educating youth, Strengthening communities

Close the opportunity and achievement gap by expanding the learning day and engaging students in real-world learning, ensuring that all children graduate high school ready to succeed in college and careers

Since its founding in Boston in 1995, Citizen Schools has been re-imagining the learning day to bring more time, more talented adults, and more relevant learning experiences to middle-school students in low-income neighborhoods. We provide:

■Extended learning time for middle-school students in 18 cities coast to coast
■Hands-on learning taught by AmeriCorps educators and volunteer experts from all fields, from science to law to finance and community service
■Deep partnerships to help transform schools
■A fulfilling volunteer experience that allows ordinary people to make a real difference for children
By getting citizens off the sidelines and into schools each year, we’re closing the achievement gap and increasing access to the American Dream.