The U.S. Dream Academy is helping our nation's children reach for their dreams. We provide a transformative mentoring experience for youth to build character, skills, and dreams in a safe out of school time environment. Across the nation, there are millions of young people living in high-crime and high-poverty communities who fear they may not live to be an adult. For those young people who also have a parent incarcerated, the future may be even more bleak. For these young people, an absent parent, family instability, the stigma and shame of parental incarceration converges with poverty, crime, and failing public schools to create a dangerous mix of risk factors that significantly increase a child's chances of school failure and future incarceration. Without an intervention, this cycle will continue. The U.S. Dream Academy is committed to stopping this vicious cycle. Through our innovative afterschool and mentoring program, currently operating in cities nationwide, we are transforming children into dreamers who envision and realize their potential. Our research-based programs challenge young people and engage them in active learning through one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, hands-on STEM activities, exciting field trips, and cloud-based, tailored literacy support. Our dream – one we invite you to embrace – is to ensure that all children, no matter their start in life, can pursue their own special dreams.
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ViaPath Technologies’ Foundation is committed to providing meaningful impact on the lives of at-risk youth while also supporting the company mission of breaking the cycle of incarceration through transformative technology and services. We are so grateful for their support of our DreamKids in Baltimore, and for helping to make this holiday party a success! ViaPath Technologies
We are beyond?thrilled to share some exciting news—MyKayla Searles-Houston, M.P.H our Houston Center Director, has?been selected?as one of the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) 2024 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders!? This incredible honor reflects?MyKayla's hard work, passion, and dedication to?developing herself as well as others in the afterschool space to lead and innovate.??Her contributions inspire us all and have truly elevated?the work we do?together to support and empower young people. MyKayla will be present at the NAA Conference in Nashville in March to receive recognition on stage along with the co-hort of 28 other awardees from across various afterschool programs.?This award recognizes emerging leaders 30 years old and younger.??We couldn't be?more?proud?to celebrate one of our own among a national co-hort - elevating the work of the US Dream Academy.? To learn more and read the Press Release issued by NAA: https://lnkd.in/emHc4t94 Please join us in celebrating this?wonderful?achievement and congratulating?MyKayla?on this?award!
This #SuperBowl Sunday, we are reminded of the spirit of gratitude shown by Kenny Clark, Jr., defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers who selected the U.S. Dream Academy for My Cause, My Cleats! Kenny’s uniquely designed cleats were featured during NFL Weeks shining a spotlight on our work to uplift children impacted by incarceration. Kenny understands firsthand the challenges of growing up with a parent in prison, making his support for our mission even more meaningful. Because of you, these children have the opportunity to embrace hope, resilience, and possibility. Join Kenny by considering a gift to help inspire and make even more dreams come true. #KennyClark USDreamAcademy.org/donate
“? A huge THANK YOU to the Bethesda Kids Museum in Maryland for providing an amazing learning experience for our Dream Academy students! ?” - Principal Williams Our Eagles had the opportunity to explore, discover, and engage in hands-on activities that brought learning to life. Experiences like this remind us of the power of education beyond the classroom walls—sparking curiosity, fostering creativity, and inspiring new passions. Field trips aren’t just fun—they’re a chance to connect, grow, and see the world through fresh eyes. Thank you for helping our students soar into new heights of knowledge and wonder! Baltimore Dream Center #SoaringIntoNewHeights #DreamAcademy #HandsOnLearning #BeyondTheClassroom #CSEMS
Happy to collaborate in this presentation and in our work together around innovative evaluation strategies. Jenna Sethi, Ph.D. And thank you to our own Dipen Bhakta for your excellent presentation as co-presenter
Founder and Principal Consultant at Informed Change | Youth Development Research & Evalution
It was wonderful to co-present with Clare Eisenberg, M.Ed. and Dipen Bhakta at the 2025 MENTOR conference. We invited the audience to contemplate their relationship with data in our presentation entitled, "You Don't Have to be an Evaluator to Collect Great Data and Use it for Impact." It was also a meaningful opportunity to talk about our partnership with U.S. Dream Academy Houston and how they have used what we've learned together to tell their story and use data for innovation. If you weren't at the conference and want to see the deck and resources we shared, please click on the link below- https://lnkd.in/eTfBcuXa #MentoringSummit
One of the best ways to demonstrate the power of mentoring is to hear from the DreamKids or their families and guardians, themselves. #NationalMentoringMonth has come to an end, but our impactful work continues. Join us by supporting through your time, talent or by making an investment at USDreamacademy.org
We are so grateful that Giant Food has selected us as a recipient of their round-up campaign—happening through February 13th! Please encourage everyone you know to round up to make the campaign as successful as possible by visiting and Giant and selecting the U.S. Dream Academy as a recipient of your support.
U.S. Dream Academy staff celebrating together during MENTOR annual #MentoringSummit - thanks Jenna Sethi, Ph.D. and Informed Change for your partnership!
Founder and Principal Consultant at Informed Change | Youth Development Research & Evalution
Always a treat to spend time with U. S. Dream Academy. C. Diane Wallace Booker, Naaila Gray, Dipen Bhakta, Walter J. Hull, II, and friends, you all are doing amazing work with youth! We are grateful to be your evaluation partners.