Education Reform Today

The education reform movement is both different and similar today than it was in the 1800's. Today The Education Trust advocates for low income students and students of color to have access to quality Colleges and Universities. People of low income and of color having access to post secondary school was a problem in the 1800's, and it still is today. The Education Trust helps schools effectively use data to improve the lives of students. They also work with state university systems to give extra help to students in financial need. The City Year organization realizes that 50% of students who drop out of school come from only 10% of schools. This means that students who drop out are concentrated in certain schools, particularly in high-poverty areas. They identify and target specific schools that are in need of extra support, and bridge the gap between what students need and what schools are designed to provide. Youthbuild recognizes that there are over 200 million youth worldwide that earn less that $2.00 a day, and that they are all in need of jobs, education, and opportunities that will lead them to productive and contributing lives. Youthbuild helps those in need develop leadership and communication skills, and they open up opportunities for people to get a quality education. This helps low-income young people to rebuild their communities and their lives, and break the cycle of poverty.

Youthbuild: https://www.youthbuild.org

City Year:http://www.cityyear.org/

The Education Trust:http://edtrust.org/