BOSS, Inc.

Amid persistent academic challenges for Black and Latino students, LA2050’s ambitious goals cannot be realized without targeted, culturally responsive academic intervention. BOSS is among the most effective vehicles to deliver that impact, and our first-of-its-kind culturally sensitive math resource is a powerful tool. By integrating culturally relevant instruction, real-world application, and role models who reflect students’ identities, the resource will unlock their full potential and serve as a catalyst for impact across all 5 LA2050 goals.

In the canvas of the nonprofit arena, imagine vibrant strokes of collaboration and innovation merging to create a masterpiece of empowerment and systemic change. At the heart of the scene lies an effort among 3 City Scholars® Foundation Fellows, a network of education nonprofit leaders who work collaboratively to build more effective nonprofits that help 50,000+ target youth achieve against the odds in school and in life. Together, we’ll form a cohesive ecosystem of support, addressing their multifaceted needs with precision and compassion.

If the U.S. is to continue to lead the world in pioneering the technologies, industries, and jobs of the future, it must increase number of BIPOC youth pursuing STEM. Math competency is essential for success in STEM, and 80% of Black, Latino and economically disadvantaged students (Target Students) don't meet math standards. Leveraging strategies that have produced 5 years of near across the board outperform by Target Students, we'll increase the number with the interest, confidence, background and foundational math skills to pursue STEM.