Hurston Institute for Learning and Development

Our goal is to build a culture of high achievement for low-income, non-dominant (L1ND) communities in North & South Minneapolis and East Metro St. Paul. We are driven to combat the systemic inequities that have resulted in low academic achievement, low workplace retention, and high unemployment for African Americans by:Designing and implementing Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Learning opportunities based on community interests, needs, and assets.Bringing educators and mentors into communities that have historically lacked equitable Learning opportunities.Helping educators incorporate culturally-responsive teaching and Learning into classroom, community, and workplace practices.Conducting research to identify best practices for youth and family engagement and Learning.