Teaching Black and Brown students to design the world they want to live in.
Ending the disconnection crisis by reconnecting youth to self, community, and possibility.
Right now, in South Central LA schools, brilliant Black and Brown kids are feeling disconnected, because they are being told to sit still, stay quiet, and follow instructions. We're here to change that.
Learning and Experimenting since 2018
At Inner Spark, we reconnect students to learning that excites them, curiosity that drives them, educators who care for them, and communities that rise with them.
Our Approach: Three Sparks of Reconnection
Belonging
Every student is known by name and story. Connection replaces compliance.
Relevance
Learning tackles real-world problems and curiosities that matter to students and their neighborhoods.
Agency
Students make meaningful choices, exhibit their work publicly, and see themselves as change-makers.
Impact
94%
of youth feel a greater sense of ownership over their learning.
41,279
students served
85%
of youth feel more connected to their community.
What People Are Saying
“Inner Spark taught me to believe in my voice and my ability to make a difference. Now, I feel confident in my path forward.”
“Inner Spark is a great partnership. Our attendance has increased because students do not want to miss their Inner Spark classes.”
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