SKATE
MOTIVATE
EDUCATE
Empowering Bay Area Youth with
Skateboarding, Literacy & Life Skills
At Skate Motivate Educate, we believe every young person deserves access to learning that feels meaningful, motivating, and connected to their world. Through guided skateboarding experiences, evidence-based academic support, and a strengths-based developmental framework, we help youth build confidence, literacy skills, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
MOTIVATION IS THE FIRST HALF OF LEARNING
Programs
Skate + Literacy
A structured curriculum that blends:
- Skateboarding skill development
- Evidence-based supports for reading, writing, and comprehension
Participants explore texts that reflect their experiences, connect reading to real-life goals, and receive feedback grounded in research-supported literacy strategies.
Academic
Tutoring
Individualized homework support and academic tutoring
AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Why Skate Motivate Educate?
Our foundation is built upon:
- Motivation – Self- Determination Theory
- Evidence-based foundations (education, neuroscience, )
- Critical Consciousness (Freire)
- Cultural Competence
Purpose of Impact
- Greater resilience and persistence
- Create community and sense of belonging
- Increased school day attendance
- Higher engagement in schoolwork
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