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An Artist in the Making
Alexa Lawrence has been volunteering with SDRT for over 5 years. She has made a beautiful connection with the very first students she tutored at SDRT ever–three Karen sisters. In her story below, Alexa recalls a moment at tutoring when she realized that the eldest of the three sisters was an artist, writer, and aesthete.…
Read MoreThat Family Feeling
Quality education is so much greater than books, calculators, pencils, and white boards. Quality education requires quality relationships with students because healthy relationships foster community, confidence, hope, and belonging. At SDRT, we prioritize building relationships and trust with our students and their families as one part of our efforts to bridge educational gaps for our…
Read MoreImprovising: A Picnic Delivery and Car Parade
Since we couldn’t have our Annual Field Day and Picnic, we forged a new way. Every year, usually on the hottest Saturday in July, Hope for San Diego teams up with SDRT to put on a huge field day and picnic for our kids and their families on Ibarra Elementary’s gigantic, grassy field. From water balloon tosses…
Read MoreBored at Home? Not Us!
Look what SDRT came up with to break up the monotony of the Covid season. Is it that special coffee, Thai takeout, a walk on the beach, or a socially distant visit with a friend–or some combination of small treats that are getting you through this isolating time? We are lowering our expectations and getting…
Read More“I felt like the ice cream truck!”
We found a way to deliver treats that last longer than ice cream! The libraries are closed. We are also uncertain of when physical school buildings might finally open. But, we aren’t going to wait. SDRT believes that all kids need print-rich environments at home, which include lots and lots of actual books! From the…
Read MoreFighting for the Life She Wants
Francine is one of our 2020 high school graduates. One evening, she told us the story of her childhood, and it seems like an incredible tale that one would only watch in a movie or read about in a gripping novel.But it’s her life.She allowed us to share her story with you… Francine’s family is…
Read MoreWe Are Celebrating Anyway
Despite Covid-19, we found a way to celebrate our high school seniors! Even though we couldn’t attend our high school students’ graduation ceremonies in person, TEAM SDRT found a way! We made signs, bought balloons and flowers, and decorated our cars. Hope For San Diego and TEAM SDRT prepared thoughtful gifts for each graduate. We pulled up as a car…
Read MoreKeep On Keeping On
As our heads and hurts hurt for what is going on in our country, the work of SDRT continues… As we fight for educational justice for our students at SDRT, we acknowledge that they deserve so much more and we work tirelessly to bridge these gaps. We have seen so many tutors step up in some really huge ways this past…
Read MoreThe Gaps Just Keep Growing
Our kids are in need of more support than ever with all the variables involved in distance learning. The Internet isn’t working, and my screen keeps freezing. I don’t know my username or password. This student hasn’t attended any of their Zoom meetings. What time are my teacher’s meetings? I have to wake up by…
Read More“We needed these!”
SDRT is busy in the community doing our best to meet needs as they arise. This was one student’s enthusiastic response when he laid eyes on the “Family School Supply Box” TEAM SDRT delivered to his porch this week. As it turns out, the kids’ needs are very great when it comes to being successful…
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