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Educational Advocates
Our objective is to guide the family in finding options where the student will not only get admitted, but thrive and find success once on campus.
e-Buddies by Best Buddies International
Safe online friendships between people with and without disabilities, promoting inclusion and building technology and social skills.
Students Speak Up For Kids
A youth-driven organization advocating for children's rights & supporting initiatives that make a positive impact on the community.
Smithsonian Digital Volunteers
You can contribute by transcribing historical documents & making them accessible to all!
Meaningful Teens
Explore Meaningful Teens' programs, offering teens opportunities to engage in leadership, service, & personal development.
LibriVox
LibriVox volunteers read & record chapters of books in the public domain & make them available for free on the Internet.
learn to be
We help kids unlock their potential by connecting them with free, exceptional tutors online.
DOROT - GENuine Connections
Join GENuine Connections, a virtual volunteer program for teens & adults 65+, featuring various workshop activities.
DemocracyLab
We connect tech-for-good projects with skilled volunteers & socially responsible companies.
Crisis Text Line
As a trained virtual volunteer, you’ll help people navigate through challenges, offering empathy, guidance & understanding.
Bookshare
Volunteer with Bookshare to help make reading accessible for people with disabilities by providing valuable support.
Be My Eyes
As a Be My Eyes volunteer, you are able to help out blind & low-vision individuals with their daily tasks through your smartphone.
The Neurodiversity Alliance (ND Alliance)
A national network of student-led neurodiversity clubs fostering community, leadership, and awareness for different learning styles.
The Trevor Project
As a trained Trevor counselor, you’ll support LGBTQ+ young people remotely either by phone or text & chat.
Connections Academy
An online public school offering flexible learning environments that can be tailored to meet the needs of neurodivergent students.
Autism Speaks Online Workshops & Webinars
Explore online workshops & webinars hosted by Autism Speaks, providing community support & raising awareness about autism.
Autism Society Online Art & Creative Expression Programs
Discover the Autism Society, offering support, advocacy, & resources to improve the lives of individuals with autism & their families.
AANE Online Social Skills & Support Groups
Explore our online resources, providing support & community for individuals on the autism spectrum & their families.
Standford Pre-Collegiate Studies - Math Circle
The Stanford Math Circle offers quarter-long sessions for elementary, middle, & high school students interested in math.
MIT Yulia's Dream
Yulia’s Dream is a free math enrichment & research program for exceptional high school students (grades 10-11) from Ukraine.
MIT Primes USA
PRIMES-USA is a free, year-long research program in mathematics open to high school juniors & sophomores.
Khan Academy
Master math at your own pace with our free lessons from basic arithmetic to advanced math for learners of all ages.
Harvard University - Mathematics Courses via edX
Access free, online mathematics courses from Harvard where you learn at your own pace.
Coursera
Explore a wide range of mathematics courses on Coursera, offering expert-led lessons from top universities.
University of Vermont: Anthropology Courses
UVM allows high school students to take college courses in diverse subjects like climate change, ASL, & international relations.
William & Mary Pre-College: Constitutional Law
Explore how lawyers & judges interpret the U.S. Constitution, examine key legal debates, & hear from top law professors.
University of Notre Dame Pre-College: Law
Learn to analyze legal issues using IRAC, explore international law, navigate sports law, & examine how to protect brands & ideas.
U.S. Senate Page Program
This program offers high school juniors & seniors the chance to work on Capitol Hill, gaining firsthand experience.
Tufts Univeristy Pre-College: Politics
Tufts University offers online courses in politics through its professional & continuing education programs.
Rice University Pre-College: Global Affairs
In this course, you’ll learn to think critically about the differences between democracies, semi-democracies, & authoritarian regimes.
Pathways Internship Program
This program offers paid internships with the U.S. Department of State, providing students with career-building experience.
Pasquines - Internships
We are looking for virtual (unpaid) interns, who will help us with a variety of positions.
Outschool: Government & Civics Classes
We offer courses about government, civics, & how democracy works, encouraging active & informed participation in society.
Georgetown University Pre-College: Online Law & Government Programs
If you're intrigued by law, U.S. Politics & government & would like to explore these subjects before college, this course is for you.
Foreign Policy Research Institute - Internships
Our internships give students valuable foreign relations experience, mentorship, seminars, & the chance to publish research.
IXL
Enhance your skills with IXL, offering personalized learning in math, language arts, & science to help students of all ages succeed.
UC San Diego: Introduction to Anthropology
This course is designed to introduce students to the general principles of biological & cultural anthropology.
TTSP: Mirdrasha Courses
These courses offer online Jewish studies for high school students, focusing on Jewish texts, culture, & tradition.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Courses on African American History
The Gilder Lehrman Institute offers 3 self-paced courses on African American history, covering key events & figures in U.S. history.
MIT OpenCourseWare: Africana Studies
MIT OpenCourseWare has curated this collection of courses related to Africana, African American, & Black Studies topics.
LSU: Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology
Explore human cultures, social organizations, & institutions like politics, religion, & language from a cross-cultural perspective.
Lookstein Virtual: High School Scholars Program
Our program offers online courses in Jewish studies with a focus on academic rigor & personal growth.
edX: Anthropology
Introductory anthropology covers topics like cultural comparison, identity, power, & how it addresses global issues & urban life.
Coursera: Anthropology
Study anthropology to understand human cultures & societies. Explore cultural, biological, & archaeological aspects of anthropology.
American Anthropological Association: Virtual High School Internship
We offer a virtual internship for high school students to explore anthropological research & create educational content.
Zooniverse
Join Zooniverse, the world’s largest platform for people-powered research, where volunteers help drive real discoveries.
Tinkercad - 3D Design
Tinkercad is a free, web-based tool for 3D design, electronics, and coding, ideal for beginners and educators.
W3Schools
W3Schools Campus provides a vast coding library of courses, quizzes, & interactive lessons for all skill levels.
Veritas AI
AI Scholars is a 10-week online bootcamp covering AI fundamentals, applications, & a hands-on project with a mentor.
Tynker
Tynker equips children with foundational computer science, programming, & critical thinking skills to prepare them for the future.
Brilliant
Brilliant’s mission is to create better problem solvers through interactive, hands-on learning.
Scratch (developed by MIT)
The world’s largest coding community for children that allows young people to create digital stories, games, & animations.
MehtA+ - AI/Machine Learning Bootcamp
This 6-week virtual camp for 8th–12th graders taught by MIT & Stanford engineers covers AI, machine learning, & learning fundamentals
Inspirit AI
Artificial Intelligence high school & middle school intensives led by Stanford & MIT Graduate students.
freeCodeCamp
freeCodeCamp offers a proven path to your first software developer job with hands-on projects & certifications from all levels.
Codecademy
Codecademy empowers learners at all levels to grow their coding skills & make an impact through interactive learning
Treehouse
Founded in 2011, Treehouse offers accessible, affordable online tech education, teaching over 1.2 million people to code and design.
The American Institute of Architecture Students
Explore architecture programs, resources, & career paths with AIAS's Study Architecture platform.
Skillshare: Architecture Classes
Skillshare offers online architecture classes on design, 3D modeling, & more, for all skill levels.
SCAD Pre-College Programs: Joint Enrollment
SCAD offers pre-college art & design programs, preparing talented students for creative, professional careers.
RISD Pre-College
An immersive online experience for those interested in pursuing art & design in college & want to learn how to develop their work.
MIT OpenCoursewWare: Introduction to Architecture & Environmental Design
The design of architecture as well as urbanism & landscape are examined in context of the larger influence of the arts & sciences.
HarvardX: The Architectural Imagination
Learn fundamental principles of architecture by studying some of history’s most important buildings.
Future Learn: Introduction to Freehand Drawing for Architecture, Interiors, and Design
A student-run nonprofit that promotes excellence in architecture through education, resources, collaboration.
Berkley Extension: Art and Design
Ensure Berkeley is on your résumé by taking one course or completing a certificate to help you start, advance, or change a career.
ArchitectureCourses.org
On this six-week course, you’ll improve your sketching skills & learn from our experts to help you prepare for a career in 3D design.
Art of Problem Solving
Our books, classes, & online resources help students become creative, successful problem solvers.
Teen Science Cafe
TSCs are free out of school time programs where teens & STEM experts collaborate on presentations & hands-on activities.
Student Conservation Association
Join us in building the next generation of conservation leaders.
Tufts University Pre-College: Science Courses
Explore Tufts University’s professional & continuing education courses in science.
Webflow University
Webflow University offers free courses & tutorials on web design, development, & creating website.
ALEKS
ALEKS is a research-based, online learning program that offers course products for Math, Chemistry, Statistics, & more.
STEM-E Mentorship Program
Explore STEME’s mentorship programs, connecting students with professionals to guide them in their educational journey.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Internship Programs
Explore NOAA’s student opportunities, offering a range of internships & scholarships to pursue a career in environmental science.
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: Online Programs Courses in Science
From space colonization to creative writing, our virtual classrooms will expand your knowledge & spark your curiosity.
Horizon Academic
Discover our personalized mentoring & educational programs to help students unlock their potential & achieve academic success.
Georgetown University Pre-College: Science Courses
Georgetown University offers both enrichment & pre-college online courses for high school students ages 13 & older.
Citizen Scientist
Volunteers actively participating in scientific research by collecting & analyzing data or engaging in experiments.
Carnegie Mellon University: Open Learning Initiative
Access free, self-paced courses from Carnegie Mellon University’s Open Learning Initiative, offering education in various subjects.
STEM Alliance Digital Mentoring
Digital mentoring programs, workshops, and after-school programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math education.
NextGen Bootcamp Live Online Classes
Live online, interactive summer coding classes in Java, Python, web design, and more, focusing on real-world projects from day one.
New York Math Circle
We’ll help you develop your logical thinking & problem-solving skills, & help you enjoy, understand, & expand your math knowledge.
Math-M-Addicts
A Saturday enrichment program with a range of mathematical problem-solving courses for elementary, middle, & high school students.
Best Buddies International
A global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD).
The Neurodiversity Alliance
A nonprofit organization for students with the largest online community & network of neurodiversity clubs in the country.
Pratt - Pre-College Program in Architecture
Pre-college courses for high school students to explore creative disciplines & prepare for a degree in art, design, or architecture.
The Coding Space
Build intellectual confidence and a growth mindset through personalized projects in Scratch and JavaScript.
NYU Pre-College - Politics
You can earn college credits, connect with NYU faculty & classmates, & explore interests that will shape your academic future.
NYC Votes Youth Ambassador Program
An initiative for New Yorkers aged 14-19 who are committed to increasing youth engagement in local elections.
Girls Who Code Clubs
Free after-school programs that teach coding and build community to close the gender gap in tech. Meet regularly during school year.
LI Youth Development - Coding Classes - in East Setauket, NY
A coding club introducing programming basics through hands-on projects in Python, C++, Java, & more, for all skill levels.
The Coding Space in NYC, Brooklyn, Long Island
An after-school and summer coding program where kids & teens learn to code while developing critical thinking skills.
theCoderSchool Syosset
Coding classes in Python, Scratch, and JavaScript with private and semi-private coaching, using a mentor-based teaching approach.
Weill Cornell Medicine - Health Recruitment / Exposure Program
Students from underrepresented minorities in medicine have the opportunity to meet & learn from physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine.
The Parris Foundation - STEM Camp - in Harlem, NY
Educational programs that engage students in hands-on STEM activities, fostering critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
