Helping Communities Reach Higher

Uplift Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization, provides programs and services to members of underrepresented communities to produce lifelong learners and to help ensure an improved quality of life. The purpose of Uplift, Inc. is to research existing conditions within underrepresented communities and develop technology-based and other educational programs, products and services to produce lifelong learners, strong citizens, leaders, and resilient neighborhoods and communities. More...

Center for Learning and Educational Media

At the heart of Uplift is the Center for Learning and Educational Media. CLEM specifically examines the use of technology in urban learning environments. The findings are used to develop and present improved strategies, products, and services geared towards integrating technology into overall classroom curricula, out-of-school settings, and at home. As a result, CLEM contributes to ensuring successful learning experiences throughout school systems (PreK-12), after-school programs, and other out-of-school initiatives within urban communities. More...

Fiscal Sponsorship

Uplift, Inc. can be the Fiscal Sponsor for your project. A Fiscal Sponsorship agreement is a financial relationship between you/your project and Uplift, Inc., a registered 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. This agreement allows you to solicit funds from potential donors for your project as tax-deductible contributions. Learn more about projects we are sponsoring and inquire about us sponsoring your project.

 

News & Events

01.27.2010
Please comment on Uplift's DML Competition Entries.
01.01.2010
Uplift launches its Interaction & Animation for Education Alliance!
06.23.2009
Black Scholars Index relaunches!
02.07.2008
Black Scholars Index launches!
01.18.2008
Uplift launches new website
12.05.2007
Uplift partners with JURBAN
11.15.2007
Electronic Rain donates software
10.19.2007
Uplift sponsors JULT2007

Learning Technology Research

Innovations for Learning releases a handheld device called TeacherMate, used for reading instruction in urban first grade classrooms.

Uplift founder, Leshell Hatley, named Chair of the Learning Technology Subcommittee of the IEEE Virtual Instructor Pilot Research Group (VIPRG) . More...

Programs

  • A Woman's World
  • Black Scholars Index
  • FreeStyle NEXT
  • GirlCrew!
  • Newark Live
  • Teach Me