Renton Schools Foundation partners with Renton School District's Historically Black College and University Delegation Program. Join us in supporting these amazing students!
Post-secondary exploration can often be limited for many of Renton School District (RSD) students. However, the RSD recognizes that in order to make those crucial post-high school decisions, it is critical to give students meaningful first-hand experiences of what they can expect when they attend a college or university.
Every school system aims to prepare every student for their chosen postsecondary environment. College and Career Readiness (CCR) was developed to address the long-standing challenges in high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment rates. However, CCR like many systems, struggles with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion due to its historical development and implementation.
Renton School District’s HBCU Delegation provides comprehensive mentorship to historically underserved 10th and 11th grade students. From November through June, students will participate in college readiness programming through a culturally relevant lens to help develop their college and career aspirations. The program fosters self-advocacy, self-efficacy, goal and time-management as well as how to activate social and cultural capital.
The HBCU Delegation will also engage in conversations about fears and what stops students of color from being the best versions of themselves within education; culture, history, and the intersection of education; and the importance of developing a sense of community.
The program culminates with a week-long tour to various historically black colleges and universities in a region specified at the start of each programmatic year.
Ultimately, we want young people to walk in all their possibilities, and never feel limited due to other systemic barriers, community limitations or financial challenges. In only two years, the HBCU Delegation has positively influenced students and their perspectives about their futures.
With your support, this program can grow and impact the community, and address the systemic, cultural, and economic barriers that has slowed the advancement of our students of color.
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