L2L

#L2L helps #children & #youth excel in #school and beyond through free academic support and #leadership opportunities. Registered #Charity

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Brought to life by the celebrated @NonfungibleQ, we hope it inspires generations of Black and racialized youth.

We thank Erika Alexander, @MitzieHunter and Craig Wellington for their support, and RBC Foundation for their generosity.

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We are pleased to announce the kick off of the creation phase to place a bust of Lincoln MacCauley Alexander's at Queen's Park, through a generous commitment from Black Opportunity Fund.

This will be the first statue of a Black person ever erected in Queen's Park.

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Today is International Day of Education. At IDRF, we believe that education is the key to building sustainability for future generations. This year's theme is 'Changing Course and Transforming Education'.

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She continued to express how she put herself in her peer's shoes in order to have a better tutoring experience.

"Even though I am going to university and leaving high school, I still want to volunteer as a tutor next year."

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At L2L, we want to make sure our students feel confident and empowered as they join our youth helping youth lifestyle.

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One of our tutors said, "At first, I didn't know if I would actually make a difference with my student. I never saw myself as a tutor and usually am shy. At the end of the summer, I realized how much fun I had."

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The trainers that train the trainers are the key factor to the success of our program. Mary Frances Leon shares her experience with the L2L program

You can help empower a student, just as Mary has been, for just $30. Donate now at https://t.co/6i3Zez8NNL

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At L2L, we work towards empowering students so that they can help & connect with their peers. Tazkiyah said that even though L2L had shifted online, she had lots of fun!

You can empower a student like Tazkiyah today for just $30. Donate now at https://t.co/6i3Zez8NNL

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Schools out for #winterbreak!

From our team at L2L we want to wish you all a very Happy Holidays! We hope you are spending your holidays with your loved ones all warm and cozied up. We're excited to see you all in the next semester.

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Mary Ann Shadd was the first Black female newspaper publisher in Canada, established a racially integrated school for Black refugees in Windsor, Canada West, and played an important role in giving Black people a voice and advocating for women’s rights.
#BlackHistoryMonthCanada

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Students across Canada are riding the L2L wave and stepping up to help their peers! Sibyl is one of many student tutors doing great work at her school through #mentalhealth #advocacy

Sibyl, Grade 12 student at Northern Secondary School

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With the help of a school liaison, we work with each school to adapt the program around their needs and students.

Are you one of our L2L schools? If not visit our website at https://t.co/rNSZEg0LDj and join our network today!

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Do you remember the reading buddy system in school and the excitement you got working on literacy with your peers? 

The L2L program is based on the foundation that peer-tutoring works. It also fosters leadership and lasting academic success.

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Step #1 - Our licensed educators train student leaders in each school to become peer-tutors and mentors.

Step #2 - The student leaders tutor their peers by helping them develop learning strategies and skills to overcome the challenges they experience.

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Are you a #Black #youth or a first-generation #student headed to #postsecondary? 

The FYP Scholarship is awarded to individuals that have demonstrated resiliency and have been accepted to an accredited post-secondary institution. 

Deadline: APRIL 6, 2021 https://t.co/51vysVZNtk

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“Never give up! Some days are challenging, especially during the pandemic, but you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Also having people, you can count on makes a world of a difference during those challenging days!"

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The Licensed to Learn (L2L) program continues to support youth through our leadership training, peer tutor program, and leadership conferences.

We want to highlight one of our amazing community partners, the @JACentre4Girls

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L2L has allowed many of our younger girls to feel comfortable in a subject that they often struggled in. By having one on one time with their tutor they begin to feel more confident about themselves and they have the opportunity to ask questions and learn in a judgment-free zone.