Minds Matter National News
Help Students Write Their Own Futures
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…
Minds Matter Across America: Portland, Oregon
Graham Covington first heard about Minds Matter when his son became a volunteer tutor at Minds Matter NYC. After learning about the transformational power of the model, Graham was determined to bring Minds Matter to his hometown of Portland. In Graham’s own words: “I’m always amazed by the desire of these students to take charge of their…
Real Solutions, Real Success
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: Margaret Jaques-Leslie as New Executive Director
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…
Minds Matter Across America: Seattle, Washington
Victor Zamora first learned about Minds Matter through the students. At the time, Victor was living in Denver and working in the college access field, where he was consistently impressed by the quality of the Minds Matter students he met at his school. When Minds Matter Seattle—Victor’s hometown—was searching for their first-ever Executive Director, he realized this was the opportunity for him. What excited Victor…
Minds Matter Across America: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
During this year’s new student orientation at Minds Matter Philadelphia, a senior walked into the classroom and said to Heather Hahn, Head of Programs: “I convinced half these sophomores to sign up!” For Heather, a seven-year volunteer veteran, that story is the heart of Minds Matter Philadelphia. More than just test prep or help with…
Minds Matter featured in The New York Times!
Minds Matter was mentioned in The New York Times as the nonprofit partner for the A Different World Tour! Our CEO, Erika Halstead, was in Washington, DC for the kick-off last week. Stay tuned as we share more details about our work together in the coming weeks!
Minds Matter Detroit | Minds Matter Across America
When Patrick Martinez returned to his native Detroit in 2015, he realized his hometown needed Minds Matter. Coming from a low-income background himself, Patrick understood first-hand the pressures Minds Matter students navigate every day. For Patrick, it was his older sister who made the difference in his life, making sure he graduated high school, went…