Academic Enrichment

350 underserved schools sponsored

Teens Getting Ready for College

With a central focus on academic enrichment and college preparedness, the Teens Rise Foundation proudly partners with schools and after school programs that are passionate about education and about both college readiness and persistence.

The Teens Rise Foundation targets students from underrepresented groups, first-generation, and low-income students who face unique and considerable barriers to achieving their academic dreams.

College Readiness Opportunities

Students participate in college campus tours, university symposiums, youth leadership summits, STEM field trips, and more!

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Students receive targeted and personalized support to address English, Math, and Reading learning needs.

CAREER PANELS

Students attend career panels to learn from the journeys of consummate BIPOC professionals.

COLLEGE CAMPUS TOURS

Students visit colleges to meet with admissions, tour the campuses, and attend guest lectures.

COLLEGE CHATS

Students learn directly from first gen college students who share their challenges and successes.

UNIVERSITY SYMPOSIUMS

Students attend symposiums hosted by local universities to learn from international laureates. 

SENIOR SIGNING DAY

Families celebrate students’ post-secondary commitments with their peers and the community.

STEM FIELD TRIPS

Students visit corporations to get hands-on training and personal interactions with professionals.

COLLEGE BOOTCAMPS

Rising seniors receive support writing their college essays and completing their college applications.

In-Kind Access to Winward Academy

Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform, enhances students’ knowledge, confidence, and competitiveness in middle and high school academics and in college applications.

Winward Academy generously provides in-kind access to Teens Rise Foundation to expand access to more schools.

Award-Winning Curriculum

  • Lessons in English, Math, Reading, Science, & Writing

  • Support to build foundational academic skills needed in college

  • Opportunities to grow content knowledge to succeed in life & career

  • Development of critical study skills that improve long-term outcomes

Sponsor a School

$5,000, $10,000 or $25,000+/year

Sponsor a small, medium, or large school for student access to award-winning curriculum. We depend on the support of the community to guarantee a brighter future for all of our students.

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