Listen to Our Future Inc.
High-Impact Tutoring Characteristics
Listen to Our Future Inc. has earned the National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) Tutoring Program Design Badge. This program has shared documented evidence that their program design fulfills the research-backed core characteristics of high-impact tutoring.
Please see Tutoring Program Design Badge for more details about how a program earns the Badge and the Tutoring Quality Standards for more information on all high-impact tutoring characteristics.
Organization and Contact
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Indianapolis, IN
Program Overview
Mission
Listen to Our Future Inc. is a youth empowerment organization dedicated to equipping youth to make long-lasting changes in their communities through education, empowerment, and social action. We provide educational services such as tutoring, project-based learning, and youth employment, ensuring that young people are both academically supported and positioned as leaders in their communities.
Founded by Lillian Barkes and Brandon Street, LTOF is a BIPOC-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspired by social movements and rooted in the belief that youth voices must be at the center of change. Our programs cultivate leadership, foster critical thinking, and create pathways for youth to become change-makers.
We believe that true social action emerges when people feel empowered to turn ideas into action. This empowerment grows from lived experiences combined with quality education. At LTOF, we help youth use what they learn and experience to make a meaningful impact. By blending personal empowerment with collective effort, we strive to create lasting social change in Indianapolis and beyond.
Program Description
At Listen to Our Future, we go beyond traditional tutoring. Our approach emphasizes blended learning with academic wellness, ensuring every student gets the support they need while leveraging innovative technology. Beyond academics, students develop 21st-century employability and essential life skills. This prepares them to thrive in school, college, careers, and beyond. We are more than tutors; we are education mentors, guiding students toward long-term success.
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Academic Intervention
Students and Offerings
Most recent number of students served
100-249
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading
Delivery Model and Staffing
Delivery Mode
Blended,
In-Person,
Virtual
Setting
During School,
Out of School
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4
Number of Weeks Per Program
7-12 weeks, 13-20 weeks, 20-38 weeks
Number of Sessions Per Week
Two days per week, Three days per week, Four days per week, Five days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
30-45 minutes, 46-60 minutes
Type of Tutor
Certified Teacher, Pre-Service Teacher, K-12 Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/Aide, College/University Student (e.g., any college/university student who is not a pre-service teacher), Volunteer
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
Asian 2%, Black or African American 32%, Hispanic or Latino 30%, and White 35%
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Customer and Cost
Customer Type
District, Nonprofit, Parent, School, Student
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
$1,500-$1,999
Research Evidence
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
