Hit the Books

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Hit the Books (“HTB”) aims to bring additional educational resources to disadvantaged communities through a differentiated approach, with tutoring and mentorship at its core and mixed martial arts as the ‘hook’

Mixed martial arts is a major part of the Hit the Books approach. Our MMA program spurs physical, mental, and emotional ...
09/12/2024

Mixed martial arts is a major part of the Hit the Books approach. Our MMA program spurs physical, mental, and emotional development and acts as a vehicle for mentorship outside of academics.

Our mission is at work — this year, Hit the Books’ students academic percentile in math increased from 29% to 31%.
09/06/2024

Our mission is at work — this year, Hit the Books’ students academic percentile in math increased from 29% to 31%.

At Hit the Books, we remain focused on positively impacting our students. From 2022-2023, our students’ academic growth ...
06/06/2024

At Hit the Books, we remain focused on positively impacting our students. From 2022-2023, our students’ academic growth reached new heights, which can be illustrated by our first multi-year student dataset. We hope to see continued growth from 2023-2024.

Meet Adams W! Adams loves everything about HTB, especially practicing martial arts & eating snacks 😋
05/31/2024

Meet Adams W! Adams loves everything about HTB, especially practicing martial arts & eating snacks 😋

Some of our most important stakeholders are the parents of our students! Swipe to see what some of them had to say when ...
05/23/2024

Some of our most important stakeholders are the parents of our students! Swipe to see what some of them had to say when asked why they chose Hit the Books and what they children like most about the program.

Introducing Kalima Gilkes, Director of Education at Hit the Books! Kalima brings over 16 years of dedicated experience i...
05/15/2024

Introducing Kalima Gilkes, Director of Education at Hit the Books! Kalima brings over 16 years of dedicated experience in education and community and has a passion for empowering individuals through tailored training curriculums, core educational values and student development.

In 2023, we saw our largest year-over-year increase in fundraising since inception. While the growth was driven by sever...
05/06/2024

In 2023, we saw our largest year-over-year increase in fundraising since inception. While the growth was driven by several large donations, we also saw a 17% increase in new donors engaging with Hit the Books.

Introducing our two newest board members, Tushar & Sushma! 👋
04/12/2024

Introducing our two newest board members, Tushar & Sushma! 👋

At the end of 2023, we surveyed parents on their satisfaction with Hit the Books. The responses, highlighted above, are ...
03/27/2024

At the end of 2023, we surveyed parents on their satisfaction with Hit the Books. The responses, highlighted above, are overwhelmingly positive and 100% of parents indicated that they plan to continue sending their students to HTB!

Some of our most important stakeholders are our students! Swipe to see what Adams W. (second grade) and Olivia E. (fourt...
03/22/2024

Some of our most important stakeholders are our students! Swipe to see what Adams W. (second grade) and Olivia E. (fourth grade) have to say about Hit the Books.

In honor of Black History Month, is hosting the second installment of their development series with a focus on Black yo...
02/21/2024

In honor of Black History Month, is hosting the second installment of their development series with a focus on Black youth tomorrow, February 22nd! The interactive, virtual event is open to all and will explore the best practices in creating equitable opportunities for youth through play and sport.

Our very own, Jhae Thompson, will be among four other experts speaking on the panel. Learn more and register through the link in our bio!

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Yohau C. and his love for science, math and MMA! 🔬📓🥊
02/01/2024

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Yohau C. and his love for science, math and MMA! 🔬📓🥊

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340 St Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY
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