Citizen Schools

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rdf:langString Citizen Schools

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rdf:langString Eric Schwarz & Ned Rimer, Co-Founders

rdf:langString Emily McCann, CEO

rdf:langString Greg Meyers, TX Executive Director

rdf:langString Jeanette Castellanos Butt , IL Executive Director

rdf:langString Maria Drake, CA Executive Director

rdf:langString Megan Bird, MA Executive Director

rdf:langString Vanessa Benton, NC Executive Director

rdf:langString Wendy Lee, NY Executive Director

rdf:langString Pat Kirby, Chief Growth Officer and MA Executive Director

rdf:langString Kait Rogers, "Chief Financial and Administrative Officer"

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rdf:langString Citizen Schools is an American nonprofit organization that partners with middle schools across the United States to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities. Its stated mission is "educating children and strengthening communities". Currently, Citizen Schools serves over 5,000 students and recruits over 4,280 volunteers over 31 program sites in 13 cities across 7 states. The center pieces of the Citizen Schools model are its apprenticeship programs run by volunteers that culminate in public demonstrations called WOW!s, and partnering with some middle schools to expand learning time for students. Citizen Schools offers the AmeriCorps National Teaching Fellowship providing a 2-year paid service opportunity for citizens interested in using their personal talents to enhance life opportunities for middle school students. Fellows in their second year can participate in a residency program operated by one of three university partners to obtain teacher certification in California, Massachusetts and New York. In honor of its 20 anniversary in 2015, Citizen Schools honored 20 alumni of the Fellowship who continue to make a profound impact in the community today.

rdf:langString What will you teach?