Educate. Radiate. Elevate.
Closing equity gaps with quality education support
Mission
Educate. Radiate. Elevate.’s purpose is to strengthen the educational achievement of underserved students by providing them with high-quality instruction from experienced tutors who will assist them with academics, enrichment, and test prep as well as essential learning and life skills. The mission of Educate. Radiate. Elevate. is to minimize the disproportionate learning losses for low-income students and to provide economic, social, and emotional stability for the youth served, their families, and their community.
Notes from the nonprofit
Core Values Empathy. Our team empathizes with our students to build deeper connections, help us better understand what drives their behavior, and find strategies to help. Educational Equity. We know that all students can learn when given the opportunity, so we seek to ensure that our students have the support and resources they need to be successful. Cultural Responsiveness. We strive to learn from and relate respectfully with people of all cultural backgrounds by continually reflecting on our own backgrounds and behaviors, actively learning about our students’ cultures and communities, and adjusting our practices accordingly. Holistic Approach. We take a comprehensive approach to teaching by seeking to address the emotional, social, ethical, and academic needs of our students in an integrated learning format. Partnership. We understand that students’ opportunities for learning extend beyond classroom walls, and thus we strive to nourish meaningful connections with our students’ fam
Ruling year
2021
Founder and President
Lindsey Mehgan Wander
Outreach Director
Amy Lawler
Main address
4741 W Dickens Ave
Chicago, IL 60639 USA
EIN
85-3926290
NTEE code
Elementary, Secondary Ed (B20)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The pandemic has highlighted the ongoing inequalities that have existed in America for decades. The Achievement Gap is being widened with school closures. Low-income students of color are among the hardest hit, resulting in long-term economic costs for local and national communities. Children in poverty and children of color often lack WiFi and electronic devices, have less access to remote learning, lower-quality instruction, less conducive learning environments, less home support, and lower engagement. Their families simply cannot afford to give constant parental academic supervision nor pay for outside academic assistance. These disproportionate learning losses for low-income students of color are compounding existing achievement gaps, leading many students to drop out. These issues of inequity will persist - unless organizations like ours work to bridge the gap.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Educate. Radiate. Elevate. is committed to equitable access to high-quality instruction for all youth.
Accepted students must:
Be in a grade K - 12
Reside in IL or TX
Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC)
Be currently experiencing significant economic hardship
Demonstrate an active leadership role at home, in the classroom, at school, and/or in the local community
Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA for the past 2 years
Selected students will receive one term of instruction (18 hours of tutoring over 4 months) from our high-quality tutors who will focus on assisting the students with academics and test prep while also teaching them the underlying learning and life skills that will allow students to excel in all classes, in college, in their careers, and beyond. These include essential “soft skills” such as planning and prioritizing, time management, focus, creative problem solving, curiosity, innovation, advocacy, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.
Where we work
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of youth who demonstrate critical thinking skills (e.g., reasoning, analysis)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We use Soft Skills assessments developed by Pearson and self-reported by the student and their parent/guardian
Number of participants who are promoted to the next grade on time
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
At the end of the Fall 2021 term, 2 students continued their school year and were promoted to the next grade level. At the end of the Spring 2020 term, 4 students were promoted
Number of students at or above a 90% attendance rate
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We notify that families that on the third unexcused absence, the student is no longer permitted to participate in the program. This helps keep our attendance rate high.
Number of customers reporting satisfaction with program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We ask for feedback each month and require the families to complete a survey every 4 months. Everyone has reported satisfaction wit the program.
Number of clients who report general satisfaction with their services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We ask for feedback each month and require the families to complete a survey every 4 months. Everyone has reported satisfaction wit the program.
Number of students per teacher during the reporting period
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We provide high-quality one-on-one tutoring services.
Number of students enrolled
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We plan to increase the number of students we serve each year by at least 50%.
Number of students receiving homework help
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of students who demonstrate improved overall literacy
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This data is collected with standards-aligned pre- and post-assessments completed by the student every 4 months.
Number of students showing improvement in test scores
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children who have a sense of their own feelings and an ability to express empathy for others
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Results shown through Pearson SEL assessments completed by each student and their parent/guardian.
Number of teachers recruited
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children who have the ability to use language for expression and to communicate with others
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Results shown through Pearson SEL assessments completed by each student and their parent/guardian.
Number of teachers who report feeling prepared to address diverse student needs, including learning disabilities and limited English proficiency
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All tutors complete training in: - Teaching Metacogition, Executive Functions, and Interpersonal Skills - Culturally Responsive Teaching Trauma-Informed Teaching
Number of students demonstrating responsible behaviors and work habits
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Results shown through Pearson SEL assessments completed by each student and their parent/guardian.
Rate of student attendance during the reporting period
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We require at least a 90% attendance rate to continue with the program.
Number of grants and research funding awarded to the institution
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2022: $5,000 from Allstate $1,000 from Walmart
Number of students who demonstrate the desire to succeed in the academic setting
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Results shown through Pearson SEL assessments completed by each student and their parent/guardian.
Number of teachers trained
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Individual Tutoring for Underserved K-12 Students
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All tutors complete training in: - Teaching Metacogition, Executive Functions, and Interpersonal Skills - Culturally Responsive Teaching Trauma-Informed Teaching
Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
This nonprofit allows individuals and organizations to donate tax-deductible funds to sponsor students who have been nominated because of their dedication, achievement, and desire to learn. Their donations will provide the selected students with one term of instruction (18 hours of tutoring over 4 months) from our high-quality tutors, who will focus on assisting the students with academics and test prep while also teaching them the underlying learning and life skills that will allow students to excel in all classes, in college, in their careers, and beyond. These include essential “soft skills” such as planning and prioritizing, time management, focus, creative problem solving, curiosity, innovation, advocacy, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. As our nation becomes increasingly diverse and childhood poverty rates continue to rise, confronting educational inequities is necessary to enhance the wellbeing and progress of our society.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Prior to starting our program, all students complete grade-level appropriate online assessments to determine:
* Their current levels of mastery in the core subjects of Math and ELA
* Their present capacity for soft skills such as
Prior to their student starting our program, one parent/guardian and one teacher will complete a survey to detail their student’s current challenges and achievement levels.
Throughout the course of the program, tutors will regularly provide the students and their parents/guardians with feedback regarding the students’ progress.
Upon completion of each term of their program, these students complete a post-assessment to quantify their improvement and an exit survey to qualify their growth. Their parents/guardians and teachers also complete an exit survey to qualify the improvements they witnessed and their satisfaction with the program.
Approximately six months after the completion of the program, the students and their parents/guardians complete a review to assess how the students are progressing.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Achievement Gap in the United States is widening, leaving countless students behind. There is a disproportionate number of for-profit tutoring companies versus nonprofit tutoring companies. The Founder of Educate. Radiate. Elevate. founded WorldWise Tutoring in 2015. It is her experience and expertise in running a successful tutoring company that is serving as the foundation for this nonprofit. Other for-profit tutoring companies can follow suit, founding separate nonprofit organizations to serve those who cannot afford their paid services.
Our tutors come from diverse backgrounds of identity and experience. They are all college-educated and experienced at teaching. All of our tutors participate in our “Culturally Responsive and Trauma-Informed Tutoring” class, which covers topics such as implicit bias, savior complex, trauma response, and racial consciousness. This course is interactive, relevant, meaningful, and concise. We also provide our tutors with easily accessible resources and ongoing support regarding these topics. Our strategies and course could serve as a model for other organizations working with the families of underserved communities.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Just formed in November 2020, Educate. Radiate. Elevate. has not yet started tutoring students. However, the Founder’s other company WorldWise Tutoring LLC, has been in business since 2015. Based on the results of a survey completed by WorldWise Tutoring LLC clients:
62.5% of families surveyed reported an improvement in the student’s “confidence”
58.3% of families surveyed reported an improvement in the student’s “independence”
50% of families surveyed reported an improvement in the student’s “planning and prioritizing abilities”
50% of families surveyed reported an improvement in the student’s “organizational abilities”
45.8% of families surveyed reported an improvement in the student’s “problem-solving abilities”
45.8% of families surveyed reported an improvement in the student’s “critical thinking abilities”
Middle School Students (according to 16 students who took the HSPT/ISEE between 2017-2020):
Average of 26.25% improvement in Writing & Language
Average of 29.26% improvement in Reading
Average of 28.62% improvement in Math
High School Students (according to 90 students who took the ACT/SAT between 2017-2020):
Average of 22.48 percentile improvement in Writing & Language
Average of 24.12 percentile improvement in Reading
Average of 21.04 percentile improvement in Math
Educate. Radiate. Elevate. will give pre- and post- assessments to students and their parents/guardians regarding the students’ ELA and Math mastery as well as capacity for Soft Skills. These results will be compiled and compared to track impact.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals, To improve our tutoring program
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
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Educate. Radiate. Elevate.
Board of directorsas of 01/19/2024
Lindsey Wander
Educate. Radiate. Elevate.
Term: 2022 - 2021
Michelle Sandoval-Rosario
Lindsey Mehgan Wander
Educate. Radiate. Elevate.
Michelle Sandoval-Rosario
Alnierys Venegas
Michael DeVita
Shenethe Parks
Richa Sharma
Shatila Sago
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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