Organization and Contact
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Website Address
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Providence RI
Contact
Noor Kouki (noor_kouki@sproutandstem.org), Victor Hunt (victor_hunt@sproutanstem.org)
Program Overview
Mission
The organization has addressed academic disparities in public education by increasing the accessibility of tutoring, mentorship, and merit-based scholarships. Ultimately, Sprout and S.T.E.M. aims to improve learning outcomes, inspire professional development, and remove barriers to higher education.
Program Description
Sprout and S.T.E.M. is a nonprofit organization focused on providing the educationally disadvantaged with access to after-school supplementation, such as tutoring and mentorship.
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Academic Intervention
Year Program Launched
2019
States of Operation
Rhode Island,
Virtual
Operation Locations
Providence
Students and Offerings
Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
70
Grade Levels
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Subject Offered
Math,
Science,
Other
Other subjects
MCAT Test Prep
Delivery Model and Staffing
Delivery Mode
Blended (for the same student, in-person and virtual sessions)
Setting
Immediately before/after school
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1 virtual, 4:1in-person
Number of Weeks Per Program
10
Number of Sessions Per Week
3
Number of Minutes Per Session
90
Type of Tutor
Volunteer
Does your program engage with parents?
No
Customer and Cost
Customer Type
School
Student
Average cost for typical tutoring cycle
22
Research Evidence
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No