Posts by Minds Matter

Every summer, Minds Matter places students in competitive academic programs at college campuses across the country and even the world.  Students are challenged with college-level coursework while experiencing life away from home—often for the first time. Beyond strengthening academic skills, summer programs help students imagine themselves on campus, learning and thriving.   For Minds Matter Colorado student Noah, his summer program experience not only expanded…

Minds Matter’s Writing & Critical Thinking program teaches students to analyze complex texts, build persuasive arguments, and craft compelling essays. But more than just another out-of-school tutoring program, Writing & Critical Thinking equips students with the tools to ask meaningful questions, explore thoughtful answers, and make sense of their place in the world. The Cleveland chapter of Minds Matter has rooted its…

Dear Friends,  With the start of the school year upon us, I’m excited to share that Minds Matter will serve more than 1,000 students across our 14 chapters!  From Los Angeles to Philadelphia, our students will be supported by over 2,200 volunteers—an army of young professionals who will mentor, challenge, and celebrate their students across their multi-year Minds Matter journey.  …

Minds Matter Twin Cities is excited to announce a major milestone: the hiring of Margaret Jaques-Leslie as Executive Director. After more than a decade of impactful work led entirely by volunteers, we are thrilled to take this important step forward in our mission to empower driven and determined students from low-income families. Margaret Jaques-Leslie brings over ten…