Programs
The Practice 1911
The Challenger sharing The Practice at Drew Charter
The Practice 1911 is LMP’s syndicated enrichment STEM program that provides a year-round financial education program, in which middle school and high school students simulate facets of day-to-day operations in business management and affecting economic changes. Scholars who participate in The Practice 1911 year-round program develop their personal business plan under the guidance of teachers from their home schools who facilitate learning experiences in business acumen and vocabulary, business models/practices, and student agency around the following categories:
Trademarking
Principles of Marketing/Strategy
Digital Media (Podcasts/Advertising)
Data Analysis/Statistics
Legal
Financial Education
During the six-week summer program, The Practice Scholars’ learning experiences are facilitated by college student-teachers developed in LMP’s teacher pipeline program, The Sword 1911.
The Practice 1911 experience cultivates a fun and energetic environment for student learning, in which The Practice 1911 Scholars develop a sense of camaraderie and accountability partners.
The Practice 1911’s model is based on the combination of providing high-quality extended learning (summer) and case management (advisement, mentoring, active interventions). Both methods of programming complement each other to ensure higher college enrollment, graduation rates, and furthering post-secondary options. The most successful extended learning programs utilize summer hours to decrease the achievement gap. High school student support staff members, school counselors, specifically, are gatekeepers to college access. However, high schools serving predominantly low-income and minority students have counselor to student ratios twice the national average – 1,000 students per counselor versus 470 students per counselor nationally (Executive Office of the President, 2014).
Post- secondary education attainment is principally a middle class and upper-class value; so many students who live in communities where going to college is not the norm not only more than likely do not understand how to navigate the college application process, but many do not seriously consider it an option. These students need adults who can inform students of all post-secondary options, provide insight on college access and economic mobility, and create value around post-secondary educational attainment. Students who are first generation college goers are especially in need of social capital as their parents are likely unable to assist them with the college application and enrollment processes. These students need The Practice 1911.
The Practice Scholars working on their long-term goals.
The Sword 1911
The Sword 1911 is LMP’s immersive, hands-on teaching program, in which we provide an intense eight-week teacher development program. The Sword 1911 is designed to create inclusive, supportive, identity-safe pipeline teaching programs where college students at Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) gain exposure to authentic classroom teaching experience.
The Challenger at the Atlanta Youth Academy
The Sword 1911 Experience
The Sword 1911 experience is designed for undergraduates of all majors at and for those who intend to pursue careers in education at HBCUs, as well as those who haven’t yet considered it. The opportunity is unlike any other available to undergraduates and high school seniors. Education coursework is not a prerequisite.
We we are looking for…
We seek applicants with a deep interest in social justice and a passion for working with students. Our Teaching Fellows must be committed to personal growth and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Professional Development
Because we celebrate the diversity of our community, we seek undergraduate applicants from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. During the nine-week residency, The Sword 1911 Teaching Fellows spend over 100 hours of direct teaching experience with The Practice 1911 six-week summer program. Teaching Fellows also have the opportunity to practice skills that prepare them for the classroom or other professional settings, including:
Learn lesson planning, classroom management, instructional strategies, feedback techniques, and other essential learning tools
Receive regular coaching from professional educators
Lead family conferences and participate in team meetings
Teach core academic classes (math, science, language arts, social studies) and elective classes (e.g. cryptocurrency, sports fitness, foreign language, dance, art, etc.)
Collaborate with colleagues in a challenging, fun, and supportive environment
Work with a diverse group of highly motivated students, staff, and teachers
Learn how to receive and deliver actionable feedback
Practice presentation skills
Hone time management and project planning
Students from under-resourced communities are more successful when inspired by teachers with similar backgrounds, and our nation is facing a shortage of teachers, especially from diverse backgrounds. During our summer programming,
The Sword 1911 provides a teaching fellowship residency that offers relevant, real-world training to a diverse group of college undergraduates, inspiring many to develop an interest in education careers. This mutually beneficial relationship creates a generation of inspired students and a pipeline of experienced leaders.
Onyx People Program
“...on this rock I will build my church”
Onyx People Program (OPP) is LMP’s Community Engagement Department that seeks to create communities and cultures of volunteerism primarily in underserved communities. Our doors swing ajar on welcome hinges to volunteers who are committed to community service and social equity in access to resources.
Key volunteer roles available: Grant Writer, Office Manager, Program Coordinator, Communication Coordinator, Fundraising and Development Coordinator.
Email us at livesmatterperiod@gmail.com for volunteer job detail.
Volunteer Background Check Requirement
Interested volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a criminal history check. The cost of the criminal history check is $39 and is initially paid by the volunteer. Once a volunteer serves three times (within two years), then they are reimbursed for the cost of the criminal history check.
Be Onyx
Sign up to volunteer for Onyx People Program, today!