Empowering the youth through education
Education Comes First works with non profit youth organizations to ensure they maintain a high level of education that helps build confidence, social and emotional well-being, and foster a passion for the love of learning.
Why advocate for the importance of education?
As youth development advocates, we are constantly researching positive practices for school-age programming. Out-of-school-time (OST) programs are an essential and integral part of enhancing the academic and social well-being of a child. Students participating in California’s After School Learning & Safe Neighborhoods Program improved their standardized test scores in reading twice as much as students nationwide. After-school programs provide a strong base for nurturing children’s literacy development and providing a variety of types of literacy experiences.
More about Education Comes First
Helps to eradicate poverty and brings equality to society
Stimulates economic growth, and increases innovation and productivity
Fosters positive social change and political participation
Underpins human progress
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Current Partner Sites in Massachusetts
Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn
Boys & Girls Club of Lynn, Haverhill, Lowell, Lawrence, Salisbury, and Salem
Private Jewels Boxing Club, Lynn, MA
Bernardo Boxing - Fall River, MA
Bernardo Boxing - Fall River, MA
Demakes Family YMCA, Lynn, MA
YMCA of Haverhill
YMCA of Haverhill
The REAL Program, Lynn, MA
NAGLY, Salem, MA
Building Bridges Through Music,
Lynn, MA
Lynn, MA
Campfire North Shore, Salem, MA
Leap for Education, Salem, MA
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Current Partner Sites in New York
Grenville Baker, Oyster Bay-East Norwich, Glen Cove at Lincoln House
Friends of the Children
Current Partner Sites
Our goal is to support 100 organizations throughout the U.S. who want to join in our mission of inspiring the youth by furthering their education outside of the classroom.
Interested in becoming a partner site or want to learn more? Contact Us
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Member story
Ethan’s Story
Ethan is a 12-year-old boy that presents with learning deficits, negative self-confidence and co-dependency on academic skills and problem solving. Last summer he struggled to get through a full day and was often picked up early due to his behavior and ability to remain engaged and in control.
This year Ethan has participated in Khan Academy, reading buddies, DEAR and STEAM. Ethan is now able to complete homework at the club, attend to small group reading, and behave during quiet reading center time! His mother has commented on his behavior at home improving and she also noted he was making social gains by having more friends and less conflicts with his siblings.
We believe that our methods and mixture of academics, mentoring, and stable positive environment help so many youngsters just like Ethan every day!
This year Ethan has participated in Khan Academy, reading buddies, DEAR and STEAM. Ethan is now able to complete homework at the club, attend to small group reading, and behave during quiet reading center time! His mother has commented on his behavior at home improving and she also noted he was making social gains by having more friends and less conflicts with his siblings.
We believe that our methods and mixture of academics, mentoring, and stable positive environment help so many youngsters just like Ethan every day!
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