Program areas at SCLC
The Center for high school success (chss) partners with high schools committed to becoming communities where all students excel academically, and race and socio-economic status do not predict success. Chss assists partner high schools to significantly increase the number of ninth graders who finish the year on track to graduate on time with training, coaching, collaboration, data analysis, and tools and resources. Program focus in 22-23 included the development of a national webinar series and launch of an online, interactive version of the roadmap for 9th grade success. The 22-23 school-year expansion included the addition of schools in Colorado, Louisiana, new mexico, Oregon, and Washington bringing the total number of partner schools in fy23 to 164 in nine states. 9th grade on-track rates increased an average of 24%.
In Tennessee, Stand for Children Leadership Center supported and helped to advance multiple efforts in education equity and racial justice. Coalitions were facilitated focused on education equity, early literacy, justice, and safety. With input from key stakeholders, a community plan for improved safety and justice was created and a community-informed data dashboard was developed. The tn program also co-led the development of a county-focused early literacy book, supported multiple participatory action projects for youth, and worked with university partners to engage the community on issues related to determinants of health. Finally, Tennessee co-led the convening of statewide partners for youth justice and the development of a memphis organizing summit for training and development.
The Center for early literacy success (cels) oversees the great first eight curriculum, a groundbreaking all-day curriculum for Children from birth to eight that is strengths-based and research-aligned. During fy23 cels managed the curriculum's implementation at various grade levels, guiding literacy components, and coordinating recruitment efforts for pilot programs in schools and districts, with a focus on underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Program focus in fy23 included developing, piloting, and implementing the curriculum at various sites in Michigan, Nevada, new york, and Washington dc. Finally, 38 classrooms were recruited for implementation in Michigan, Illinois, and California.
Stand for Children Leadership Center operated in eight additional states in fy23, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington and provided services through the national offices.