The Justice Scholars Institute at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education provides a rigorous college preparation experience for high school students who otherwise may not receive opportunities for college exposure. We prepare them for college success by offering courses for college credit, college readiness opportunities, campus visits, and research and service-learning projects focused on social problems. The theme of educational equity and social justice is embedded across all aspects of the program. Through a mixture of classwork and real-world experiences, youth are encouraged to think in ways that prepare them to be advocates for marginalized voices.
Justice Scholar Institute Goals:
- Enrich students educational prospects by preparing them for future college success
- Enhance students’ writing skills through a cross-content literacy focus
- Educate students about educational opportunity as a social justice priority
- Equip students with the tools to become change agents within their school, community, and the broader world
