Education
THE BASIS OF ALL FEAR IS THE UNKNOWN
Eduation aides in the elimination of all affliction's to mankind by providing knowledge. Education enables people to learn about cultures of the world and see commonalities which, aides in eliminating biases and promoting peace.
The Learning Center of Kansas City, Kansas, www.learningclubkck.org, provides support for children in the projects.Learning Club program's at a glance..........
1. Students served in our after-school elementary-age programs: over 60
2. Sites: Blessed Sacrament neighborhood, Juniper Gardens Public Housing Project, Chalet Manor Public Housing Project
3. Student retention rate: 82%
4. Overall daily attendance rate: 84%
5. Volunteers who work with our students at some point during the year: over 50
6. Daily ratio of students to adults: ~2:1
Testimonials from Parents:
A student works on math at Learning Club "I can’t put to words what Learning Club is to [my son]. The opportunity to learn in an engaging way with the rewards system is great. He wants to be at every session and he wants to be viewed as a helper and an achiever.” - Mother of 4th grade student in his fourth year at the Learning Club “[My son] is at the age where peer pressure is getting worse. I believe because there’s better supervision, less peer pressure, he’s able to focus more and feels a sense of accomplishment in work and behavior.” – Mother of 6th grade student in his second year at the Learning ClubTestimonials from Volunteers: “Although the kids probably don’t realize it, the strong adult role models [in the Learning Club] will probably have a profound impact on decisions made along the way for the rest of their life and that gift is priceless. Congrats on such a successful program and I hope to return as soon as possible.” –Senior student at Notre Dame de Sion High School who did her Senior Service project at the Learning Club“The whole program seems very effective. The children are polite and respectful, they seem to work well in the workbooks and enjoy being with tutors.” –Retired teacher who has been a LC volunteer tutor for five yearsTestimonials from Students on our end of the year survey:A student works on math at Learning Clubis the most important thing you learned at the Learning Club this year?“I learned to be kind and have manners because the teachers make you.” –First grade LC student“I learned to read very well.” –Second grade LC student“When we have WAVE programs we learn about all sorts of jobs. It really puts new fresh ideas in your head for your life.” –Seventh grade LC student
