Citizen Schools is revolutionizing how children spend their out-of-school time -- through fun, challenging, hands-on "apprenticeships" that unite volunteer Citizen Teachers and small groups of children, ages 9 to 14. Children come away with a deep understanding of the subject and with practical...
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Citizen Schools is revolutionizing how children spend their out-of-school time -- through fun, challenging, hands-on "apprenticeships" that unite volunteer Citizen Teachers and small groups of children, ages 9 to 14. Children come away with a deep understanding of the subject and with practical skills they can use for life. Each apprenticeship also ends in a Wow -- a high-quality product or performance that allows children to be heroes in their own community.

Founded in 1995 and now running at twelve Boston campuses, Citizen Schools serves 1,200 students a year and is a national model for excellence in reforming education and building community. As we continue to expand, we hope to reach the point where 15 percent or more of Boston kids will have taken at least four apprenticeships before entering high school. This year we have also launched Citizen Schools University, which is focused on curriculum development; research and evaluation; public policy; and intensive, multi-year training and consulting partnerships with organizations interested in implementing the Citizen Schools program model.
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