Minority Culture Magazine After-School Program

David RouseBen Trussell

Robby MorrisseySoo-Hwan LimKelly Lombardi

OCF Funding Proposal 2009

The Problem

The Achievement Gap

A Tool: After School Programs

The Objectives

The After-School Program

The Center for Appropriate Transport

The Solution

The Support

The Management Plan

The Oregon Community Foundation

The Achievement Gap

What is it ?

What causes it?

Is it happening in Eugene?

What can be done?

The Problem

Achievement GapWhat is it?

→ As a group, minority students score lower on every measure of academic success than their white peers.

“One of the most pressing education-policy challenges”

-National Governors Assoc.

Achievement GapWhat Causes It?

1. Low Expectations and Encouragement

2. Unequal Access to Resources

3. Institutionalized Racism and Bias

“Differences in the quality of the educational resources [minority] students receive, even in the ‘integrated’ schools further exacerbate the problem” - John Diamond, Harvard Professor of Education and Sociology Dr. John Diamond

Achievement GapIs It Happening in Eugene?

Graduating:

Passing Standardized Tests:

61.3%

Of Eugene’s 4,326 Black and Hispanic Students…

86%68.7%

80%

Eugene, OR

Achievement GapWhat Can Be Done?

After School Programs:

• A valuable tool to help close the achievement gap

• UC-Irvine Study: Achievement Test Scores Rose

57%

Title The Problem

The Achievement Gap

The Racial Gap in Eugene

Objectives

The After-School Program

The Center for Appropriate Transport

The Solution

The Support

The Management Plan

The Oregon Community Foundation

Objectives

2. Qualitative 1. Quantitative

The Solution

Quantitative

• 10 students the 1st term, 5 more each year after

• 90% of students pass State Standardized Tests

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Graduation Rates: 100%- 5% overall increase

Five Year Goal:

Qualitative

• Citizen and Community Involvement

• Work Experience

• Motivation and Confidence to Succeed

The After-School Program

Student operated minority culture magazine

The Solution

Center For Appropriate Transport

CAT Youth/Education Programs

Technical Multimedia

Academic

The Program

EditorialsEssays

Photography

Advertising

MarketingResearch

Will allow students to participate in…

Community Involvement

• UO Students

• Community Members

Transportation

• LTD Buses• Partnership with CAT Cycling Program

Technical Plan

• Phase 1 - Designing the Plan

• Phase 2 – Implementing the Plan

Title The Problem

The Achievement Gap

The Racial Gap in Eugene

Objectives

The After-School Program

The Center for Appropriate Transport

The Solution

The Support

The Management Plan

The Oregon Community Foundation

Management Plan

• Al Ted - Manager of CAT’s Youth Education Program

• Bil Morril - UO School of Journalism Career Services Coordinator

• A Eugene 4J School District Representative

• UO Students & Community Members

The Support

Costs

Start-Up Costs ……………………… $5,225.00• Computer

• Ongoing Costs………………………. $1,710.00

• Total Funding Needed……………$6,935.00

Conclusion