Birthed out of founder Alecia K. Eugene’s traumatic 5-year experience serving as a Trustee on the Twin Rivers School Board, Urban Advocates and Achievers is dedicated to creating the “Pipeline-to-College and 21st Century Career Technical Opportunities” by advocating for students and families in underserved areas.

According to a 2021 study published by the American Psychological Association, “Black students are often subject to harsher discipline at school than white students, and those punishments can damage students’ perceptions of their school and negatively impact their academic success” feeding right into the school-to-prison pipeline.

Hear how UAA is closing the education gap by providing students and families with a holistic and personalized approach that empowers and uplifts both the student and their family in their pursuit of academic achievement, excellence, educational equity, and economic sustainability.

Tune in to hear my conversation with Founder and CEO Alecia Eugene and Deputy Director of Operations and Development, Jackie Buchanan as we discuss how UAA helps parents navigate the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, advocates for education equity and what they are doing to close the education gap for all students. UAA offers many programs to support students and families, including their phenomenal STEM/STEAM program which is also designated as a chapter member by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

They are making a difference! No matter where you are located, UAA can support your student/family.

Visit their websitehttps://www.theurbanadvocates.org/

follow them on social mediaInstagram: @uaasacrament

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