NLA creates a climate of high expectations to foster a culture of success among low-income rural youth.
NLA fosters a culture of success among rural Hispanic and Native American students.
We awaken young people to their potential as well-educated and productive citizens of their communities.
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Transforming the Lives of Rural Learners

High school kids building a modelFor over a decade, the Northwest Learning and Achievement Group (NLA) has transformed the lives of young people from rural school districts. Our programs boost academic achievement and increase the numbers of students in these low-income areas who are applying for postsecondary education. Ask Matt Charlton, superintendent of the Manson School District, whose partnership with NLA resulted in 100% of his senior class applying for college this year. Or ask Leonel Delgado, who has overcome economic and social hurdles to become a tutor at Oroville High and help his classmates achieve academic success.

With the help of NLA, thousands of Hispanic and Native American learners throughout Central Washington are

challenging conventional wisdom

by demonstrating that they can exceed expectations and overcome the traditional barriers to success.

A value proposition

Innovative strategies

NLA creates tools and strategies that are designed to inspire and motivate academic achievement among students from isolated and low-income rural environments.

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Results-driven

NLA has an eleven-year track record of transforming the lives of rural learners by reducing drop-out rates, improving achievement on standardized tests and dramatically increasing the number of students who apply to and are accepted by colleges.

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Committed to Partnerships

Since 1999, NLA has partnered with the University of Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington University, and Big Bend, Yakima, Columbia Basin, and Wenatchee V alley Community Colleges to provided programs in 70 schools in 27 districts across 8 rural counties.

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