Overview

Powerful Schools revolutionizes learning through four core programs that support students, families, and schools:

Powerful Readers

Powerful Readers

Tutors struggling students. Trained tutors work one-on-one with young readers who need extra help. Our proven model brings most students to grade level (or higher) in one year.
Powerful Writers

Powerful Writers

Coaches teachers. Students write from their daily lives. Their teachers are coached by professional writers for lasting results. There's no other program like it in the region.
 
Powerful Arts

Powerful Arts

Breathes life into the curriculum. Hands-on arts projects give children another chance to shine. Artists-in-residence collaborate with teachers. Projects emphasize critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Powerful Learning Centers

Powerful Community Schools 

Offers fun after-school classes, open to all. Why should schools go dark at 3 p.m.? Classes like foreign language, math & science, computer skills and taekwondo turn school buildings into lively, safe community hubs. (See catalog.)

Powerful Schools also holds:

  • parent-education workshops
  • public readings
  • art exhibitions
  • and, of course, the annual zucchini race at the Columbia City Farmers Market

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