Committed to closing the achievement gap for underperforming students – a gap that grows to more than 30 points for children categorized as economically disadvantaged – CYA’s weekly tutoring, high-quality instruction, hands-on learning, and problem-solving build strong academic skills for Prince George’s County students. The curriculum reinforces what students learn in school and exposes them to entirely new topics: health, arts, cooking, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and college- and career-readiness programs. CYA combines education with mentoring to promote interaction, growth, and character building. Weekly group activities include separate boys’ and girls’ groups, as well as one-on-one mentoring when available. Case management for academically disengaged students, begun in partnership with PGCPS, responds to the disengagement of thousands of youth during distance learning: increased family support and referral services are all designed to reconnect students with learning – and with their futures.
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