Freedom School 2024 - By the Numbers
Many of us know that Freedom School is a literacy enrichment program. This year, 89% of our scholars maintained or improved their reading and comprehension levels. But we aren’t as aware of the focus on building character, emotional and mental health, and making a difference.
Here are some of those results, as reported by our St.Luke’s scholars:
- 67% of scholars feel more confident that they can solve arguments without fighting
- 78% of scholars find it easier to ask for help when they feel sad or angry
- 82% feel less likely to give up when life gets challenging
- 91% or more:
--feel more confident that they can make a difference around them
--are more confident that they can achieve their goals
--feel more proud of themselves
Parents also support these observations, with 100% responding that their child has more confidence and more strongly believes that he/she can make a difference, and that Freedom School helped prepare their child for school. But don’t take it from us! In their own words, parents are saying:
- “I am grateful that my children are much better at reading, they are more self-confident, and they have changed for the better in everything.”
- “He was very proud of his performance, and he wants to attend Freedom School again next year.”
- “We appreciate the focus on each individual student.”
- “We love it. Thank you for everything.”
Those are numbers worth celebrating!
CDF Freedom Schools provides 6 weeks of summer enrichment through a research-based and multicultural program model that supports young people to excel and believe in their ability to make a difference in themselves as well as their families, schools, communities, country, and world with hope, education, and action. St. Luke’s Freedom School site is one of three in Indiana, and serves 80 scholars in grades K-8.
To learn more about St. Luke’s Freedom School program, visit stlukesumc.com/freedomschool or contact shelly.clasen@stlukesumc.com