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.
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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
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.