What is Citizen Schools?
Citizen Schools is an educational non-profit dedicated to empowering K-12 students through authentic, experience-based learning opportunities. By fostering collaboration among schools, districts, and communities, the organization has reached over 50,000 students and engaged 17,000 volunteers. Their core mission revolves around building meaningful connections between students, educators, and the wider community, with a steadfast commitment to educational equity and driving systemic change.
How much funding has Citizen Schools raised?
Citizen Schools has raised a total of $2M across 2 funding rounds:
Debt
$1M
Debt
$1M
Debt (2020): $1M with participation from PPP
Debt (2021): $1M led by PPP
What's next for Citizen Schools?
While Citizen Schools is scheduled to wind down its current programmatic operations by June 30, 2026, the organization is actively exploring new strategic directions to perpetuate its mission. The recent major strategic investment suggests a focus on restructuring or pivoting its model to continue its impact in educational equity. Future endeavors will likely involve leveraging its established network and expertise to drive systemic change in education, adapting its approach to meet evolving needs.
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