Sprout and STEM

Mission
The organization has addressed academic disparities in public education by increasing the accessibility of tutoring, mentorship, and merit-based scholarships. Ultimately, Sprout and S.T.E.M. aims to improve learning outcomes, inspire professional development, and remove barriers to higher education.
Program Description
Sprout and S.T.E.M. is a nonprofit organization focused on providing the educationally disadvantaged with access to after-school supplementation, such as tutoring and mentorship.
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Academic Intervention
Year Started
2019
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Providence RI
States of Operation
Rhode Island,
Virtual
Operation Locations
Providence
Most recent number of students served
70
Subject Offered
Math,
Science,
Other
Other subjects
MCAT Test Prep
Grade Levels
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Setting
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Blended
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1 virtual, 4:1in-person
Number of Sessions Per Week
3
Number of Minutes Per Session
90
Number of Weeks Per Program
10
Does your program engage with parents?
No
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Customer Type
School
Student
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
22
Cost to Student
0
Type of Tutor
Volunteer
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
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