Posted on August 5, 2022

To support DREAM’s accelerated learning model across its network of schools and out-of-school time (afternoon, Saturday, and summer) programs in response to the COVID pandemic. Multiple well-documented studies have shown that low-income students in particular will need extra help to excel academically in light of COVID-related learning losses. Funds will support DREAM’s: co-teaching model; intellectual preparation and professional development; high quality curriculum development; and research-based interventions. Through focusing upon these four areas, DREAM is committed to achieving accelerated learning to help students rebound from the pandemic. DREAM invests in their students’ physical, emotional, and academic potentials by blending rigorous academics with enriching extended learning opportunities and family supports. DREAM currently has five schools and is expanding to seven schools which will ultimately serve over 2,500 young learners.