Learning Enrichment & Academic Resources Network

Learning Enrichment & Academic Resources Network (LEARN) is a nonprofit educational agency dedicated to expanding college access and fostering a culture of learning among K12 students and their families. LEARN operates a comprehensive suite of programs designed to increase post-secondary options by building college knowledge from elementary through... high school and engaging parents as informed advocates for their children's educational futures. The organization delivers a complete K8 college access curriculum through its ASPIRE Program, an after-school initiative that weaves college knowledge components into grade-appropriate academic support aligned with Common Core standards. ASPIRE employs project-based learning modules that connect rigorous instruction to real-world applications, directly supporting LEARN's core commitment to meaningful, standards-based education for all students. For high school students, LEARN's PREP Program offers enrichment and non-school-hours programming that is largely student-driven, ranging from SAT and ACT preparation to specialized courses such as cosmetology and jazz band ensemble. The PREP Program operates through a student committee structure that ensures offerings reflect campus interests and student priorities. Complementing its direct student services, LEARN provides extensive parent education, leadership development, and workshop programming designed to equip families with the knowledge and advocacy skills necessary to support their children's college readiness and long-term success. The organization also offers faculty facilitation services to help schools and districts align resources strategically and create institutional consensus around focused college access delivery. Through its integrated approachcombining grade-appropriate curriculum, student-centered enrichment, parent engagement, and professional development supportLEARN addresses the multifaceted barriers to college access and works to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the knowledge, ...Read More