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A Charismatic Organization

New Book Spotlights Citizen Schools as a Model Non-Profit

Citizen Schools is featured in The Charismatic Organization: 8 Ways to Grow a Non-Profit that Builds Buzz, Delights Donors, and Energizes Employees, the new book by non-profit strategy experts Shirley Sagawa and Deborah Jospin. The authors analyze in depth how Citizen Schools has mobilized communities in order to grow and make real impact. Bill Clinton calls the book a "blueprint for using social capital to transform good intentions into concrete results." Read more about it at www.charismaticorganization.com.

to be a professional after-school educator

to be a Citizen Teacher

to the transformation of the learning day

WOW! Season Approaches

At the end of every semester, our students showcase the work they've created alongside volunteer Citizen Teachers. From carbon footprint analyses to dance performances, from a roller coaster design to a documentary film, the presentations make the entire community say "WOW!" Find an event near you and join the celebration!

Seeking Educators for the Fellowship Class of 2011!

Citizen Schools' National Teaching Fellowship gives aspiring educators hands-on experience, access to a Master's Degree, and community-building partnerships. Applications are now being accepted for out-of-school professionals!

New Results Released

Citizen Schools shared new results from its independent evaluation and a white paper on its Expanded Learning Time partnership with the Edwards Middle School in Boston at a policy briefing in Washington, DC. See photos and highlights!

Making Headlines

Read what people are saying about Citizen Schools and the growing movement to re-imagine the learning day!

What Will You Teach?

Citizen Schools partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for low-income children across the country. Since 1995, students at Citizen Schools have developed the academic and leadership skills they need to succeed in high school, college, the workplace, and civic life.

At 44 campuses in seven states, serving 3,800 students and engaging 3,200 volunteers, we mobilize a second shift of afternoon educators, who provide academic support, leadership development, and apprenticeships: hands-on projects taught by volunteer experts. Citizen Schools is at the forefront of a movement to educate children, strengthen communities, and increase access to the American Dream.