TAFT Program
Interpretation of the Rainbow-Themed Logo
The rainbow-themed logo, designed by the founder of the TAFT Program, serves as a powerful visual metaphor for the TAFT Program. The rainbow is widely recognized as a symbol of hope and promise, ideals at the core of what TAFT stands for. Our program extends a message of hope to students from low-income and minority backgrounds, many of whom face significant challenges in their educational journey.
A distinctive feature of the logo is the rainbow pattern integrated into the letters “TAFT.” This design choice carries a profound meaning. The progression of the rainbow colors from left to right mirrors the transformative journey of students involved in the TAFT program. For the tutors, it signifies their growth from being learners to becoming educators and leaders. For the tutees, it represents their path from struggling with academic challenges to achieving success and confidence.
The evolution of the rainbow colors can also be seen as a metaphor for the students’ lives. It illustrates a journey of personal and academic growth, starting from a position of limited opportunities and progressing toward a future filled with limitless possibilities. The logo embodies the TAFT program’s conviction in the potential of every student to grow, adapt, and thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.
In essence, the logo serves not only as a visual identifier for the TAFT program but also as a representation of its mission and values. It embodies the hope, opportunity, and transformative power of education that we strive to deliver to all our students.
Our Story
The TAFT Program was conceived under the guidance of Dr. Tawheedah Abdullah during a Zoom coaching session at the Stanford University School Leaders Program. The idea for the TAFT Program was inspired by the facts and data presented in the report titled “Miles To Go” by Dr. Max Altman, Director of Research and Policy at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF). TAFT, which stands for Tutor and Future Teacher, represents our core mission of empowering students from diverse and low-income backgrounds to provide free peer tutoring, earn scholarships, and become future educators.
The name TAFT was created by the founder of the TAFT Foundation on March 21, 2025, during a visit to Aranya, a beautiful beach community located in Hebei, China, alongside two mothers of Dr. Ding’s son’s high school classmates. This name captures the essence of our initiative concisely and memorably. Our slogan, ‘Relying on myself is more reliable than relying on others!’, embodies the self-reliant spirit of the program. Through mentorship, tutoring opportunities, and leadership training, we instill this principle in our students.
TAFT seeks to provide professional training programs, pedagogy workshops, and educational seminars for student tutors to enhance their teaching skills, cultural competency, social-emotional support capabilities for struggling learners, and practical tutoring experiences.
TAFT envisions creating a sustainable pathway for underrepresented groups to enter the teaching profession and develop into well-rounded educators.
What is TAFT Program
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The TAFT Program is a transformative educational initiative designed to empower students to become tutors and leaders, aiming to enhance academic performance and foster a culture of peer support by providing free after-school tutoring
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The TAFT Program focuses on equipping students with essential teaching skills, cultural competency, communication skills, critical thinking skills, social-emotional support skills, and subject mastery.
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The TAFT Program not only offers economic support through scholarship stipends but also builds a sustainable pathway for participants to pursue teaching careers, thereby increasing diversity in the future educator workforce.
TAFT’s Vision
Every Student a Leader, Every Classroom Equitable.
TAFT’s Mission Statement
TAFT empowers students from all backgrounds to tutor their peers for free, earn scholarships, and become future educators, transforming systemic inequity from within.
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Program Benefits
Intermediate Impact: GPA improvement for both tutors and tutees.
Skill Development: Teaching abilities, leadership skills, and cultural competency.
Economic Support: Scholarship stipends for tutors.
Community Ties: Building connections between schools, local businesses, and the alumni network.
Who can Participate?
Tutors: Students from all backgrounds, including Black, minority, and low-income families in grades 8-12 with a GPA of 3.0+ or in the top 10% of standardized tests and leadership potential.
Tutees: Struggling students from all backgrounds, with priority given to those from Title I schools.
TAFT Program
Email: info@taftprogram.org
How to Get Involved
Students: Get information how to apply as tutors or tutees from our website, including the application process and required documents.
Parents/Community: Please visit our website, contact us at (678) 275 1001, or email us to find ways to support the program, discover volunteer opportunities, and access partnership information.
Phone: (678) 275 1001
TUTORING FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND FUTURE LEADERSHIP
- Email: info@taftprogram.org
- Phone: 678-275-1001
- Business Hours:
- Monday to Saturday:
- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm