The Joseph Learning Lab

We Unleashed learning tools to help students who fall behind, catch up!  

The Joseph Learning Lab was established in 2015 in response to a critical need in the community.  After seeing far too many children left behind the learning curve, it was time to step up.  Knowing that a community can be measured by the importance that it places on the growth of its children, we became that community (Join Us!)

Our phones and emails are flooded with messages from parents who desperately seek help this Fall for underserved children, who fall behind and struggle to catch up at school!

We connect with staff/administrators, parents and youth in the Long Beach Unified School District, and surrounding communities who need additional support.  We have helped nearly 1,000 underserved children catch up to reading level and progress academically. 

Outcomes! 

After school tutoring program:

Served over 1,000 underserved K–12 students who had fallen behind due to inadequate foundational instruction following the pandemic. Through targeted academic support, students were able to catch up in reading, mathematics, and other core courses. 

More than 300 tutor volunteers were matched with students based on their individual learning and social-development needs.  As a result of the individualized approach, 95% of participating students benefited by reaching grade level in reading and math.  They also improved academically by one letter grade or better.

Every contribution, in any amount starting at $10, makes a difference and helps a child learn, grow, and succeed. Please know that a $100 investment can provide one-on-one tutoring sessions for three children, helping them strengthen their reading and math skills and work toward reaching grade level.

Summer enrichment sessions:

Qualified teachers at the Joseph Learning Lab helped hundreds of students continue making academic progress during the summer months. Through targeted instruction and engaging learning activities, students strengthened their classroom skills, curbed summer learning loss, and prepared for the upcoming school year.

Recreation activities with fun games and activities encouraged socialization, teamwork, and positive interpersonal skills.  The activities also supported efforts to address the nation's childhood obesity, including health and wellness concerns. 

Meal provisions for hundreds of food insecure families. 

Parent-Student engagement skill sessions encouraged more family involvement in their child's education and behavior.

Overall: 

We are committed to continuing and strengthening our programs through the ongoing support of dedicated individual contributions like yours, volunteers, in-kind donations, fundraisers, grants and our supportive Board of Directors. It takes a village to make a difference....Let's be that village!