OUR STORY
FOUNDER + ORIGIN STORY
PRACTICE was founded by Karim Abouelnaga while he was a student at Cornell University. Growing up in New York City, Karim attended some of the city’s most under-resourced public schools and was raised by a single mom on government aid. With the help of mentors and nonprofit programs, he became the first in his family to attend college—graduating in the top 10% of his class. When Karim arrived at Cornell, he quickly saw how different his experience was from his peers—and decided to do something about it.
He started PRACTICE to make sure students like him had the support they needed to succeed, no matter their zip code. Today, many of our tutors and team members come from the same communities we serve. They understand what students are going through and are passionate about helping them grow. Our mission is simple: to give every student a fair shot at success by providing the academic and emotional support they deserve.
OUR VISION
No child's circumstance limits their potential.
OUR MISSION
Advance equitable education for urban students to close the opportunity gap.
OUR VALUES
Our values define who we are as a team and shape the work we do every day. They are woven into our DNA, guiding our decisions, actions, and impact.
Act Entrepreneurially
Be A Conscious Capitalist
Empower Revolutionary Change
Strive for Excellence
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The PRACTICE Difference
PRACTICE partners with Title I K-12 schools to close learning gaps, boost math and reading proficiency, and increase graduation rates. Since 2010, we’ve empowered over 100,000 low-income students through evidence-based tutoring, program support, and user-friendly gradebook software. PRACTICE is committed to enriching urban education by tailoring solutions to meet each school’s needs, supporting both students and teachers along the way. We’re more than just educators; we’re dedicated champions for every child’s success.