Licensed to Learn

Licensed to Learn Licensed to Learn (L2L) helps students to excel in school and beyond through academic support and leadership opportunities.

Licensed to Learn (L2L) is an Ontario-based charity that trains student tutors to provide academic support and mentorship to other students at their schools who struggle academically. Tutoring is provided at no cost to families, and is proven to benefit youth by improving academic success among those being tutored, by fostering the development of leadership skills among tutors, and by nurturing positive relationships that make up vibrant and inclusive school communities.

Because of his legacy, Lincoln Alexander is a positive role model for young people, especially Black & racialized youth....
09/20/2022

Because of his legacy, Lincoln Alexander is a positive role model for young people, especially Black & racialized youth. When young people identify positive role models, they show higher levels of self-esteem and stronger academics.

It is for his trailblazing accomplishments, among so many more, that we intend to create a tribute, with lasting educational value and artistic purpose that the entire community can enjoy, to be on display at Queen’s Park. With support from the Alexander family, and with your donations, we can see this project reaching completion.

Lincoln Alexander’s political career highlights a very important chapter in Canadian political history and as such, the Province of Ontario recognize his contributions to Ontario by approving and allowing a of to be placed in the North side grounds of in Toronto.

Show your support by donating at: https://l2l.ca/lincoln-alexander-bust/

As we honour the legacy of Lincoln Alexander, let's look back at how he became the trailblazer he was. He was: - The son...
09/20/2022

As we honour the legacy of Lincoln Alexander, let's look back at how he became the trailblazer he was.
He was:
- The son of a maid and a railway porter, Alexander rose from humble beginnings, to - become a very important figure in Canadian political history.
- First partner of an in*******al Canadian law firm.
- First Black Canadian Member of Parliament in the House of Commons
- First Black Canadian Federal Cabinet Minister – Minister of Labour
- First Black Chair of the Worker’s Compensation Board of Ontario
- First Black Canadian to serve in a Viceregal position in Canada – Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. (1985 – 1991)
- Longest serving Chancellor of the University of Guelph (1991 – 2007). Named Chancellor Emeritus in 2007.
- Chair of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
- Governor of the Canadian Unity Council
- Canadian war veteran
- The ‘Linc’ – Lincoln Alexander Parkway Located on the Hamilton mountaintop, was named in honour of Lincoln Alexander in 1997, despite him never holding a driver's license.

Former Prime minister, Brian Mulroney said "I always thought Lincoln Alexander represents the very best of the country. I will make Linc the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, I will offer him the job."

And lo and behold, in 1985, on the advice of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Governor General Jeanne Sauvé appointed Alexander as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. He became the first black person to serve in a vice regal position in Canada.

Help us honour his legacy, and build a commemorative bust of him in Queen's Park.
Donate at: https://l2l.ca/lincoln-alexander-bust/

At L2L, we are aiming to commemorate one of our first patrons, who believed in the power of service and leadership. Alo...
09/20/2022

At L2L, we are aiming to commemorate one of our first patrons, who believed in the power of service and leadership.

Alongside fighting for racial equity for Black Canadians, Lincoln M. Alexander was a patron and advocate for the Licensed to Learn program since 2002. With the support of Lincoln M. Alexander, Licensed to Learn (L2L) has been able to support over 40,000 young people across Canada. At Licensed to Learn, we continue to provide barrier-free access to academic support, leadership training, and opportunities for community engagement across Canada.

On this date, September 20, 1968, Lincoln Alexander gave his first speech in the House of Commons as the first Black Canadian elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada. On this date, September 20, 1985, Lincoln Alexander was sworn in as Ontario’s 24th Lieutenant Governor. This appointment made him the first Black Canadian to serve as a vice-regal in Canada.

To further recognize Lincoln Alexander’s exemplary legacy of service and leadership, we are asking all of you to support our effort to install a commemorative bust in his likeness, to be housed at Queen’s Park in Toronto, alongside other Canadians who’ve made lasting contributions to our shared community.

Donate at: https://l2l.ca/lincoln-alexander-bust/

At L2L, we want to make sure our students and teachers feel confident and empowered as they join our Licensed To Learn p...
01/31/2022

At L2L, we want to make sure our students and teachers feel confident and empowered as they join our Licensed To Learn program.

One of our teachers said, "As an educator, I gave it a lot of thought, and I chose the L2L organization because of its vision and its mission statement. And I am glad I did!"

She continued to express how she strongly believes that L2L does not only provide an education to students but a sense of hope as well, "Not only do I feel that I am helping build capacity among our young people to lead, but I also feel that I am directly or indirectly providing hope for the neediest students in our schools. And isn’t it hope that helps us define what we want in our future lives?"

- Anna Enenajor, Teacher.

Today is International Day of Education. At IDRF, we believe that education is the key to building sustainability for fu...
01/24/2022

Today is International Day of Education. At IDRF, we believe that education is the key to building sustainability for future generations. This year's theme is 'Changing Course and Transforming Education'. Our Canadian program at IDRF, Licensed to Learn, embodies this theme by using a proven peer-tutoring model.

At Licensed To Learn, we use a students helping students motto where we empower students to further help their peers. In the last 20 years, we have been able to make an impact on 35,300+ students and provide 203,808 hours of free tutoring.

On this day, we encourage you to empower a student today. Donate $30 to empower a student with free academic support today. Donate now at l2l.ca/donate

Today is Lincoln Alexander Day. We celebrate the Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Canada’s first Black Member of Parliam...
01/21/2022

Today is Lincoln Alexander Day. We celebrate the Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Canada’s first Black Member of Parliament, first Black federal Cabinet Minister, and Ontario’s first Black Lieutenant Governor. Today would have been his 100th birthday.

Alongside fighting for racial equity for Black Canadians, Alexander was the patron and advocate for the Licensed to Learn Program since 2002. We are grateful for his support.

At Licensed to Learn, we continue to honor his legacy by providing barrier-free access to academic supports, leadership training, and opportunities for community engagement across Canada.

At L2L, we want to make sure our students feel confident and empowered as they join our youth helping youth lifestyle. O...
12/29/2021

At L2L, we want to make sure our students feel confident and empowered as they join our youth helping youth lifestyle.

One of our tutors said, "At first, I didn't know if I would actually make a difference with my student. I never saw myself as a tutor and usually am shy. At the end of the summer, I realized how much fun I had."

She continued to express how she put herself in her peer's shoes in order to have a better tutoring experience.

"Even though I am going to university and leaving high school, I still want to volunteer as a tutor next year."

The trainers that train the trainers are the key factor to the success of our program. Mary Frances Leon talks about her...
12/24/2021

The trainers that train the trainers are the key factor to the success of our program. Mary Frances Leon talks about her experience with the L2L program:

"I have been so fortunate to partake in L2L learning as a trainer. This initiative inspires me as I am soon to become a teacher myself, and I think there is such importance in empowering youth to support their peers. I am excited to see how this program continues to grow!"

You can help empower a student, just as Mary has been, for just $30. Donate now at https://www.l2l.ca/donate

Thanks to your donations L2L has been supporting students for 20 years.Here are some of the highlights:- Supported over ...
12/22/2021

Thanks to your donations L2L has been supporting students for 20 years.

Here are some of the highlights:
- Supported over 40,000 students since 2002
- Over 19,400 students have received free tutoring from trained L2L Tutors
- Tutors have supported their peers for over 230,000 hours
- Fostered a network of almost 18,000 certified L2L Tutors across Canada.

We couldn't have done this without your support. Thank you!

At L2L, we work towards empowering students so that they can help and connect with their peers. Tazkiyah, one of our gra...
12/20/2021

At L2L, we work towards empowering students so that they can help and connect with their peers. Tazkiyah, one of our grade 2 peers, said that even though L2L had shifted online, she had lots of fun!

“I like doing the tutoring, even though we are online, it was fun. I got to see a lot of new people and I missed that with school.” - Tazkiyah, Grade 2 Peer

You can empower a student like Tazkiyah today for just $30. Donate now at https://www.l2l.ca/donate

Schools out for ! From our team at L2L we want to wish you all a very Happy Holidays! We hope you are spending your hol...
12/17/2021

Schools out for !

From our team at L2L we want to wish you all a very Happy Holidays! We hope you are spending your holidays with your loved ones all warm and cozied up. We're excited to see you all in the next semester.

Did you hear about the Microsoft Tuition Scholarship? This scholarship was designed to empower the students that study C...
12/01/2021

Did you hear about the Microsoft Tuition Scholarship?

This scholarship was designed to empower the students that study Computer Science and related STEM disciplines. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, the United States or Mexico at the time of application and either prepare to enroll in Fall 2022 or currently enrolled in their first year of postsecondary education in the STEM field. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and as it is merit-based, the applicant must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (or the equivalent).

Make sure you apply before Dec. 31st!

Link to apply: https://microsoft.recsolu.com/external/requisitions/28_5r8UnqXBHK1Cf_pNfcw

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