Citizen Schools

Citizen Schools is a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization employs 261 people and generates $100 million in annual revenue. Citizen Schools focuses on re-imagining the middle school experience for low-income students. They provide academic support, hands-on learning experiences, and mentorship to combat the opportunity gap and prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond. The organization utilizes a unique Extended Learning Time (ELT) model that supplements traditional school days with additional instructional time and hands-on learning opportunities. Citizen Schools partners with public school districts to add an average of 400 hours of instructional time to the school year. This time is spent on apprenticeships taught by Citizen Teachers and AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows, providing students with valuable skills and experiences outside of traditional classroom learning. For more information about Citizen Schools and their programs, visit their website at citizenschools.org.