SERVICE TO CHILDREN PROGRAM

Page Scholars contribute significantly to community education through our Service to Children program, a vital and unique complement to our Page Grant initiative.

Each Page Scholar dedicates a minimum of 50 hours to tutoring and mentoring K-8th grade students fostering positive relationships and encouraging higher education aspirations for Minnesota’s students.

With a focus on literacy, tutoring, and mentoring, Page Scholars encourage children of color to view education as a positive and exciting goal.

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PROGRAM HISTORY

In his book, Giving, former President Bill Clinton praised the Page Education Foundation’s organization’s model of service to children as the best example of passing on a gift.

The Service to Children program has grown from serving 100 children in 1988 to serving 8,000 children annually. Since our founding, Page Scholars have given nearly 500,000 service hours to positively influence 50,000 young children's futures in 325 community organizations and schools across the state.

In 2015, our Service to Children program was recognized by Synergy and Leadership Exchange with a Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award.  The Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award recognizes community programs that promote good character and ethical leadership in young people. 

AGES SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM

5 to 13 years

NEEDS ADDRESSED BY THIS PROGRAM

It has been widely reported that Minnesota has some of the worst racial disparities—in terms of academic opportunities, employment, income, health, and prosperity–in the nation. According to the National Mentoring Partnership, children at-risk who have a mentor are 55% more likely to enroll in college, 78% more likely to volunteer regularly, 90% likely to become mentors themselves, and 130% more likely to hold leadership positions (MENTOR 2018). Further, “in addition to better school attendance and a better chance of going on to higher education, mentored youth maintain better attitudes toward school” (Herrera, DuBois, Grossman 2013).  The Service to Children Program also provides classroom support to decrease the student-teacher ratio as well as academic support to at-risk children whose experiences and appearance mirror that of their role models.

SERVICE TO CHILDREN AT A GLANCE

Take a look at our snapshot of the children positively impacted by Page Scholars' Service to Children Project.

SITES SUPPORTED
  • Elementary Schools

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  • Middle Schools

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  • Non-Profit Organizations

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  • Libraries

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  • Community Centers

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  • University Led

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  • Faith-Based Affiliated

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  • Hospitals

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  • Others

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ACADEMICS SUPPORTED
  • Math

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  • Reading

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  • Writing

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  • Science

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  • Social Studies

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  • Other

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GRADE LEVELS SUPPORTED
  • Kindergarten

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  • 1st Grade

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  • 2nd Grade

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  • 3rd Grade

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  • 4th Grade

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  • 5th Grade

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  • 6th Grade

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  • 7th Grade

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  • 8th Grade

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CHILDREN SUPPORTED
  • Black/African

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  • Hispanic Latino/a

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  • Biracial/Multiracial

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  • White/Caucasian

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  • Asian

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  • American Indian

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  • Females

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  • Males

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RESULTS

As a result, 500,000 service hours have been performed by Page Scholars since 1988.  Over the course of 35 years this is an estimated dollar value of $11 million contributed to Minnesota communities. Services performed by Page Scholars impact approximately 8,000 Minnesota children each year and 325 schools and community sites across Minnesota. Many Page Scholars contribute more than the required service hours and even continue volunteering in the community after their post-secondary education is completed.

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OUR EXPERT PARTNERS

Our Expert Partners have hosted Page Scholars at their organizations for many years and annually participate in the Page Education Foundation’s Page Scholar Seminar.  The work of each organization and program directly align with the mission of the Page Education Foundation.  Expert Partners are individually selected by the Page Education Foundation because of their efforts to go above and beyond in providing quality volunteer opportunities for Page Scholars and they are listed as priority sites for Page Scholars’ volunteer placement.
  • ACES

    ACES (Athletes Committed to Educating Students) is an innovative out-of-school-time program that brings math and social-emotional learning to life for Minnesota students.

  • Autism Society of Minnesota

    The Autism Society of Minnesota enhances the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.

  • Big Partners Little Partners

    Big Partner/Little Partner (BPLP) is a mentorship program that pairs Gustavus students with youth from St. Peter and the surrounding communities to foster friendship and personal growth.

  • East Side Learning Center

    ESLC provides one-to-one supplemental literacy support and mentoring relationships that help children thrive

  • Girls on the Run

    Girls on the Run Minnesota facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development.

  • Hennepin County Library

    Hennepin County Library volunteers work with K-12 youth by helping them develop literacy and mathematics skills, understand homework assignments, and prepare for college.

  • Hope Community Academy

    HOPE partners with other organizations to supplement our students’ learning; college and university student volunteers work with students onsite to support their classroom learning.

  • Minneapolis Public Schools

    We create experiences where our learners feel challenged and free to explore the world. We guide students to grow and achieve, wherever they are in their academic journey.

  • Minnesota Children's Museum

    Where kids lead the way and dream up their own adventures. Where stories soar and ideas roam free. Where children improvise, innovate and stretch their minds

  • Reading Partners

    Where kids lead the way and dream up their own adventures. Where stories soar and ideas roam free. Where children improvise, innovate and stretch their minds

  • Saint Paul Public Schools

    Volunteers bring valuable talents, interests and time to help students reach their full potential. By giving freely of their time, volunteers also send students the message that they matter, and that their future is bright.

  • Saint Paul Public Library

    Volunteers are integral part of the work we do. Reading mentors, homework tutors are a few ways you can support your neighborhood libraries.

  • Simpson Housing Services

    One of the most frequent questions we receive is “How can I help?” Shelter Support and Literacy Tutoring are back! 

  • Trinity Lutheran Congregation - Safe Place Homework Help

    Safe Place is a free, drop-in tutoring program for K-12 students in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

  • Roseville Area Schools

    Roseville Area Schools has numerous ways in which you can become involved in our schools. For instance, you could help with classroom activities, tutor or mentor a child.

  • University YMCA

    For over 135 years, the University Y has been a unique place on the campus of the University of Minnesota where college students have developed their character and leadership competencies needed to strengthen campus and community. We welcome you to consider our programs to complement your college academic experience!

  • Volunteers in Partnership (VIP) Robbinsdale Area School

    Since 1975, community volunteers have been essential partners in our district's schools and programs by enhancing the learning experience of preschool through adult learners. Explore the priceless rewards of making a real difference in the lives of others.