For many teens across Chicago, YOUmedia is not only a space to create and collaborate with other teens on creative projects, but also a safe space to gain skills they can apply in school and in life.
Summer matters. This is especially true for children and families who may not have access to high-quality summer activities and resources. Present in all 77 neighborhoods, Summer Learning Challenge gives children and teens the summer education they deserve.
Studies have shown that summer is a critical time for children. Students are at risk of losing more than two months' worth of math and reading skills. More serious still is the painful truth that children who suffer the most are those from under resourced communities. This doesn't have to be the case.
