Transforming the lives of Baltimore youth

Math Tutoring

Many students of color are failed in how they are taught math--a subject that often induces anxiety, but opens up a world of opportunity when mastered. BAP provides after-school algebra tutoring, homework support, and alternative opportunity programs to help students reach or surpass their grade level.

By employing Baltimore students as instructors, BAP changes school culture so that youth see their Black and Brown peers as algebra experts and resources for learning. This supportive culture helps Baltimore students reach their higher education goals and obtain high-skill, 21st century jobs. 

Youth Leadership

By employing Baltimore students as instructors, BAP changes school culture so that youth see their Black and Brown peers as algebra experts and resources for learning. BAP leaders also create campaigns to address issues affecting young people in Baltimore, mobilize the larger community, and educate those who have the resources and influence to impact change.

BAP is a youth-run organization: decisions about everything from advocacy strategy to math programming are made democratically, and only youth under the age of 25 have a vote. Youth leaders are provided with paid training opportunities in curriculum development, mediation, public speaking, cash flow projections, finance, and a host of other skill areas. Over the past 20 years, BAP has paid more than $4 million in wages to Baltimore youth.

This has provided additional income streams for Baltimore families, created alternative pathways away from poverty and violence, and bolstered youth autonomy and confidence.Baltimore Algebra Project (BAP) is a youth-run organization that provides tutoring within schools and community organizing on issues important to young people. BAP’s vision is for a more equitable Baltimore, where youth have access to quality education, adequate employment, proper healthcare, and safety.

Youth Employment

All young people need jobs with livable wages and opportunities for skills training. Money is saved in the long run when it goes into young people’s pockets rather than policing or juvenile justice. Over the past 20 years, BAP has paid more than $4 million in wages to Baltimore youth.

This has provided additional income streams for Baltimore families, created alternative pathways for young people away from poverty and violence, and bolstered youth autonomy and confidence.