Sometimes it’s karaoke. Sometimes it’s multiplayer games like skribbl or Among Us. Whatever it is, middle-school student Tiggerina Virgen never skips her after-school program even though it means more time on Zoom.
During one meeting, Alejandrina Arizmendi-Ramírez, a recent college graduate who runs the sessions, found out that Tiggerina had an F in science. She quickly mobilized support for Tiggerina, making sure she submitted missing work and stayed on track. Tiggerina’s grade rose to a D. Then a C.
For the record:
11:36 AM, Jan. 12, 2021In an earlier version of this post, City Year corps member Alejandrina Arizmendi-Ramírez was identified as Alejandrina Arizmendi-Ruiz. The post also identified Mary Helen Immordino-Yang as an assistant professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at USC; she is a professor.