By serving with Nurturing Roots Parent Academy (NRPA), students gain:  Tutoring & Teaching Skills – Experience supporting middle and high school students in core subjects while building strategies for effective, student-centered learning.  Leadership & Communication – Practice leading small-group or one-on-one sessions, giving clear instructions, and adapting to different learning styles.  Cultural Competence – Develop awareness of how systemic inequities affect education, and learn how to apply culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches in real time.  Collaboration – Work alongside educators, parents, and peers to strengthen family–school partnerships and build a supportive learning environment. Advocacy & Equity Awareness – Understand the impact of the School-to-Prison Pipeline and how community-based solutions can reduce barriers to success for students of color. Professional Growth – Gain service-learning hours while building skills in responsibility, reliability, and reflective practice—skills transferable to any career field.