Closing Equity Gaps With Quality Education Support

Learning shouldn’t be a privilege.

All children deserve a quality education.

Who We Are

Educate. Radiate. Elevate. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing free high-quality tutoring to under-resourced students in Illinois and Texas. We know firsthand that the quality of a child’s education is one of the main indicators of success as an adult. Thus, we provide personalized, intensive, and engaging tutoring services to our most vulnerable youth, aiding in closing the achievement gap and helping to uplift families, communities, and society as a whole.

Our tutors act as mentors, building positive relationships and guiding students to reach their unique goals. Each session is tailored to individual needs based on in-depth pre-assessments and detailed surveys from students and parents.

While our program is free for families, it matches the quality of services that often cost over $100 per hour. Our students not only benefit academically but also enjoy their sessions, resulting in exceptional attendance and engagement.

Join us in our mission to elevate education and create a brighter future for us all!

Our Purpose

Educate. Radiate. Elevate.’s purpose is to strengthen the educational achievement of underserved students by providing high-quality instruction from experienced tutors who will assist them with academics, enrichment, and test prep, as well as essential learning and life skills.

Our Mission

Educate. Radiate. Elevate.’s mission is to minimize the disproportionate learning losses for low-income students of color to provide economic, social, and emotional stability for the youth served, their families, and their community.

Our Focus

Educate. Radiate. Elevate. seeks to uplift students from traditionally underserved communities by focusing on Culturally Responsive and Trauma-Informed Teaching, Social-Emotional Learning, and teaching students the soft skills essential for success in the classroom, workplace, and society.

Our Vision

By providing our youth with the tools to grow into successful contributing members of society, we are making the monumental changes our world so desperately needs.

What we Teach

Academic Subjects:

Language Arts, Reading, Math, Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology, Foreign Languages, and IB and AP Courses

Test Preparation:

High School Entrances Exams and College Entrance Exams

Soft Skills:

Academic, Social-Emotional, Interpersonal, Metacognition, and Executive Function

Hear from those we Serve!

"A major accomplishment I’ve achieved is probably increasing my writing and language skills. I started with a 45% after my first PSAT taken with the program and by the end, I increased my writing and language to an 87%. My overall reading score has also improved a lot. Tutoring has made me more confident in math class. For example, when the teacher taught us a new lesson that my peers found difficult, I recalled the lesson from my sessions and it gave me more confidence in my skills. The small strategies I was taught when facing the PSAT will stay with me.

"The first month went very good as well. Tutoring with [tutor] helped me get a B on a big math test, which is an improvement of my past test scores. [The tutor] has been very patient and helps me learn in a way that works for me. It's going well."

"The first two months of tutoring have been going perfect! We have been starting our sessions with an activity of “high, low, buffalo, & rose” and that has been working very well for me, as it not only helps me get closer with [the tutor] but also share some significant things about my life to someone. I enjoy going over all of my incorrect “PSAT Practice Exam” questions with her because she explains everything in such detailed way that it sticks into my brain. I also find the homework that she gives me helpful, as it not only helps me understand the material/content, but also work on my timing, which has been my greatest difficulty!"

"Our daughter looks forward to tutoring and she’s mentioned some problem-solving techniques that they have covered. I would say it’s been a great experience for both of us. It’s given her more confidence in math especially. Exactly what I was looking for as a working mother of three. The extra academic help has been a blessing to us. Thank you."

"I am extremely thankful for all the tutoring services [my daughter] has received from Educate Radiate Elevate. She has gained confidence in her math skills and no longer dreads exam days. Her math grades have steadily improved to a B+. This small but significant achievement would not have been possible without Educate Radiate Elevate tutoring services. Thank you Educate Radiate Elevate for providing these essential services to underrepresented communities who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford tutoring services."

Our Students See Improvements In

• Self Esteem
• Emotional Self Control
• Executive Functioning
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Relations
• Attitude to School
• Self-Reliance

Our Students See Reductions In

• Attention Problems
• Hyperactivity
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Sense of Inadequacy
• Withdrawal
• Social Stress

Our Program Results

Our students have shown improvements of up to the equivalent of 6 YEARS of schooling with just 4 months of our tutoring program. The largest gains have been in core academic subjects.

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