Black students from grades K-12 can spend over 6 hours of their entire day in school, which is why they need the proper presence in an educational setting.
A study showed that students that interacted with at least one Black teacher by third grade were 13 percent more likely to enroll in college. While college isn’t for everyone, many of us can relate to how easier it was to relate and communicate with a Black teacher.
Black tutors are just as important as school teachers, as they help us advance in education, and there is more one-on-one interaction. That’s where college students come in.
Tutoring can be one of the most lucrative side hustles for college students, where pay can range and go up to $80 per hour, or more. This can benefit many Black college students, as they can make a nice partial income, and serve as an relatable, older figure to help teach Black children.
When it comes to education, we need to be in control. In a world where our children are being harmed and sent to prison, we need to seek out each other and create change. Tutoring is one way to support our children and our pockets.