Mission Statement

 

Educating Young Minds is a rich and diverse supplemental learning environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, emotionally and socially.

Educating Young Minds grew out of the needs of many students and families for supplemental education and counseling, which over-stressed public schools could not meet.

Brief Summary of Agency History:

Educating Young Minds , a non-profit learning center, has been helping inner-city school children, ages 5 -18, excel at school and at life since 1987. With “home-study” instruction during the day, after-school tutoring, and basic skills and SAT, ACT, ISEE and standardized test preparation classes on Saturdays, Educating Young Minds programs serve students who are considered under-represented or at high risk in our society. Educating Young Minds also supports the progressive student who desires advanced academic support. To date, Educating Young Minds has served over 2,000 students and their families.

Other Services:

Educating Young Minds also provides counseling, referral to public and social agencies, and information and assistance in securing financial aid and college scholarships. EYM also assists parents in finding placement for students in public magnet schools.

EYM's goal is to lift the intellectual, emotional and academic levels of its student body. Students with high levels of self-esteem, set higher goals and have a greater probability of achieving them.

Non-Profit:

Educating Young Minds (EYM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tutorial program.