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The Eastmont Digital Griots En-route -- to College! (EDGE) Program has been funded as part of the UC Office of the President's Community Education & Resource Centers (CERC).  The goal of CERC is to assist youth in disadvantaged and diverse communities to become more motivated and academically prepared to enter college.  EDGE is a digital storytelling class for middle and high school students that combines training in filmmaking, writing, and critical thinking leading to preparation of an effective personal statement for college admission.  EDGE is offered at the Eastmont Computing Center in East Oakland to groups of 8 to 10 students per 40-hour session, with instruction by a PhD student from UC's Graduate School of Education; an audiovisual expert from UC's Interactive University Project; and two Eastmont Computing Center staff.  Students are also introduced to UC Berkeley outreach services, including Admissions and Financial Aid.  EDGE sessions include screenings of the students' films, attended by parents, other students, teachers, and other interested community members.  Outstanding student graduates are encouraged to serve as mentors and administrative assistants at subsequent EDGE sessions. 

Partners:
IURD's Community Partnerships Office

UC Berkeley Interactive University

Eastmont Computing Center

UC Berkeley Graduate School of Education

UC Berkeley School-University Partnerships