EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT
The Urban League's educational initiatives combine academic skill building, leadership development, positive support networks, and college and career readiness training to ensure Blacks and other disadvantaged students from across Greater Kansas City successfully matriculate high school and are ready to enter college or the workforce.
ACT NOW! Returning Fall 2024
An interactive program to help 9th through 12th grade students:
Stay in school
Increase college eligibility and complete admissions applications
Apply for and obtain scholarships
Learn about careers and engage in community-service activities
Program Features
Parent education and engagement
High expectations for students, parents, and staff
ACCELERATED LEARNING LAB
The Urban League of Greater Kansas City’s Accelerated Learning Lab provides FREE weekly tutoring services that are vital to close the post-pandemic achievement gap for Black students. Our academic coaches provide one-on-one support to students in marginalized communities in grades K-12. Students receive tutoring in math, science, English, reading and language arts, as well as a free nutritional meal and snacks during tutoring sessions.
Reservations aren’t necessary - Just Walk In! (Parent/Guardian student sign-in is required.)
When: Every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Urban League Offices, 1710 The Paseo, KCMO 64108
