Youth Work 101: Centering Student Voices in Storytelling
October 2, 2023
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Only 11% of low-income, first-generation students—compared to 55% of continuing-generation students earn a bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city.
We walk with students and their families in out-of-school-time from 6th grade to college graduation and provide holistic wrap-around support at each step of the way.
A Durham where all students succeed.
Only 11% of low-income, first-generation students—compared to 55% of continuing-generation students earn a bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city.
We walk with students and their families in out-of-school-time from 6th grade to college graduation and provide holistic wrap-around support at each step of the way.
A Durham where all students succeed.
The core of Student U’s work is our 11-year pipeline of services, walking with students and their families in out-of-school-time from 6th grade to college graduation and providing holistic wrap-around support at each step of the way. Students who stay in our programming from start to finish, have outstanding outcomes.
Each year we support
up to 550 students.
100% of our students graduate high school.
55% of our students graduate college in 6 years or less.
