Impact
On scholars 
* Freedom Schools prevents summer learning loss in reading for 90% of participants. Click here to access the report from UNCC that shows 65% of Freedom School scholars showed gains in their ability to
read, and 25% of scholars maintained their reading levels.
* Approximately 90% of Freedom School scholars are eligible for free or reduced price lunch.
On Interns
* In 2010, FSP had a 44% return rate for interns, and FSP had 19 different colleges represented.
* This year, we have 41 returning interns from last year out of 64 which is a 64% return rate.
* Interns have increased interest in working in education careers after working in Freedom School.
“I never thought I would have this kind of impact on kids! I wish I could go back two years and change my major. I’ve seen the way that so many of my friends have gone (the wrong way), and if I can just help one of the kids do right… “ ~Freedom School Intern
On Community
* 14 houses of worship, two universities and one corporation contribute financially to bring Freedom Schools to over 850 scholars at fifteen sites.
* Volunteers worked over 3600 hours in 2010 for Freedom Schools.
Your Gifts At Work
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What’s at stake?
The United States would save between $7.9 and $10.8 billion annually by improving educational attainment among all recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, food stamps, and housing assistance.
If the male graduation rate were increased by only 5 percent, the nation would see an annual savings of $4.9 billion in crime-related costs.
~Alliance for Excellent Education, Saving Futures, Saving Dollars: The Impact of Education on Crime Reduction and Earnings (Washington, DC: Author, 2006).
75% of America’s state prison inmates are high school dropouts as are 59% of federal prison inmates.
~Justice Policy Institute
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An Impact story:
On “Celebrity Day” of Spirit Week at Freedom School last summer, scholars came dressed as someone special to them (usually a pro athlete, rap singer, historical figure, or the President.) Some Level III (grades 6 – 8) scholars came dressed as their Intern teachers! “Mr. T, I’m YOU!” Scholars had written “staff” on their t-shirts, pulled up their pants, and said, “I even tried to get tennis shoes like yours!” Interns have a powerful impact on scholars and vice versa.