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For 5th-8th grade students seeking free, private, virtual, one-on-one school help
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High school students seeking to join EJ as an Academic Mentor
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Educational Justice is a non-profit striving to end educational inequity by pairing 5th-8th grade students with high-achieving high school peers for long-term one-on-one tutoring and mentorship to improve their academic performance and social development.

 

1,608

number of tutoring pairs since 2016

41,998

number of tutoring hours since 2016

1.6

average increase in math grade level

1-1.7

average increase in reading grade level

Educational Justice is a 2024 Kentucky Governor's

Service Award Honoree for Youth Agencies

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Get a Mentor
(5th-8th Grade)

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Improve your grades and social support network through one to one help from a high school peer.

Become a Mentor
(9th-12th Grade)

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Expand your leadership capacity, develop professional skills, and build your college resume while making a positive impact on the future of a middle school peer.

Community
Partners

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EJ provides a turn-key solution to enhance your after school tutoring programs.
Ask us how we can help!

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You Can Be a Champion for Our Students!

Your support powers the transformative work our students do every day.

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It’s a lot more than just tutoring. [Brenda] really does feel like a little sister to me. I feel like I can help her with more than just school.

 ~ Molly, Mentor

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Become an Mentor

Educational Justice Mentors are high-achieving high school students committed to eliminating educational inequality in their community. These students apply to become Mentors and commit to one-on-one tutoring with underserved younger peers.

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Become a Scholar

Rising 5th-8th graders who need regular academic support are encouraged to apply for an EJ Scholarship. EJ Scholars choose their academic mentor, and meet with them weekly during the school year for one-on-one school and academic help.

Educational Justice is able to serve our students because of our generous partners. Learn More

LG&E
CS and E Foundation
Sutherland Foundation
Bonhomme Foundation
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Kosair Charities
Gheens Foundation
Nicklies Foundation
William Barth Foundation
Genentech
Louisville Jefferson County
Endeavor Education
Rotary Club of Louisville
Impact 100
James Graham Brown Foundation