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Cultural Online Learning Organization & Resource (COLOR) Afterschool Program (CAP)

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This virtual school was founded with the aim of providing children of color and other educationally disadvantaged children, with interactive learning opportunities from a cultural and environmental perspective, via the Internet. Please note that children of color are as smart as other kids and we don't want children or adults to equate or confuse "educationally disadvantaged" with "intellectually challenged." However, there is very little in common between public and private schools and children of color, who are bombarded with the lives and histories of Europeans in classrooms and society. This results in a low sense of self worth or self-esteem, lack of self confidence, and resistance to formal education among students of color. COLOR was founded to address these vital issues of social and cultural learning through online education in the hope of raising the self esteem of our children and communities.

CAP provides a safe environment for children of color learning and self-exploration on the Internet. Sites linked from CAP are carefully selected. There is lots to see and discover here, so take a look around our virtual campus by sampling the following three schools:

NEW!! Check out our new educational site: COLORU

Our Mission

To introduce low-cost online learning opportunities among children of color and disadvantaged communities with limited access to critical educational resources and training. The three schools on campus (African Youth Village, American Youth Teepee and Asian Youth Sangha) are currently under construction and are free.

COLOR AfterSchool Program Profile

COLOR Afterschool Program is founded in part on the educational philosophy of the Open School, where an emphasis is placed on freedom and explorations of one's interests. CAP views the education of the whole child as a process of learning about one's self, culture and environment, that is, learning how to learn.

Key Benefits

Online instruction available afterschool and during weekends.

Provides a safe environment for children's learning and exploration of the Internet

Culture and environment specific curriculum motivates self-paced learning, especially among children of color, many of whom are categorized as "slow," "normal," requiring "special education," or "gifted" learners.

Opportunities for Cultural and Environmental Learning

COLOR Afterschool Program for Children is one of the first afterschool programs of its kind. We offer learning opportunities from a cultural and environmental perspective to children of color of all ages. We seek to promote cultural exchange among young people of all cultures.

Understand Cultures and Environment of Asia, Africa and America: COLOR Afterschool Program for Children provides opportunities for children of color to learn about where they came from through text, music, pictures, games and other activities, with a focus on African, Asian or Latin American cultures and environments. Examples of fun learning activities include: (i) Name that Village, (ii) Air and Water, (iii) Animals and Plants, (iv) Art Gallery; (v) Exploring Area Religions; (vi) Regional History, and (vii) Diaspora Issues.

Explore Age-Appropriate Subject Material: COLOR's tutorial classes are organized around specific subject areas, mathematics and writing, and divided into age appropriate levels, elementary, secondary, and college. Each tutorial class includes many lessons, quizs and projects for children to choose from. Teachers at COLOR Afterschool Program for Children also keeps track of students' progress through the materials, and provides feedback to students.

Collaborate with Other Children with Similar Backgrounds and Interests: Each tutorial class provide extensive opportunities for cooperative learning among students, including online discussion, group projects, and class evaluation.

CAP's designers has spent several years working with children in the Caribbean, North America and South Asia, as teachers, researchers and consultants. Currently they are also involved in several community organizing and fundraising projects. We need your help in order to fully develop this site. If you would like to assist us in any way, please contact us today.

Contact

Telephone: 516-358-2588
Electronic mail: info@saxakali.com