National research shows that the after-school period of 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. is generally the most vulnerable time for middle-school students, especially those who may already be at risk due to disadvantaged circumstances.

Middle-school years are critical in the development of skills and habits needed for high school success, and high school completion rates have direct impact on a student’s and a community’s quality of life

Volunteer tutors working in concert with teachers can have a material impact on reading and math scores within eight weeks.

Most middle schools have after-school programming to help students with homework and to give them a safe, fun, supervised place to go after school.

These after-school programs need lots of adult volunteers to fill one-hour slots.