Newroot Learning Institute

Organization Overview

Newroot Learning Institute is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B30) the organization is classified as: Vocational & Technical Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Newroot Learning Institute employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Newroot Learning Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Newroot Learning Institute generated $2.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FOR OVER 25 YEARS, NEWROOT LEARNING INSTITUTE (NRLI) HAS BEEN A PREMIER ON-THE-GROUND PARTNER FOR HIGH SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL EQUIPPED FOR COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFE SUCCESS. NRLI AIMS TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES TO INTEGRATE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL PRACTICES BY CENTERING INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITY OVER PUNISHMENT. RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES THAT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACADEMIC AND INTERPERSONAL OUTCOMES, SCHOOLS MUST OFFER STUDENTS A SCHOOL CLIMATE OF COMPASSION OVER DISCIPLINE. OUR WORK SUPPORTS ADULTS TO CREATE SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR SOCIAL-AWARENESS AND SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS. AS A RESULT, BOTH ADULTS AND STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO ESTABLISH HEALTHIER BEHAVIORS THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED LEARNING CLIMATES AND SAFER COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NEWROOT'S SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMING PROVIDES CURRICULA, INTERVENTIONS, AND TRAINING THAT ENABLE SCHOOLS TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED SOCIAL WELL-BEING OUTCOMES, ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, AND REDUCED SUSPENSIONS AND DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS. NEWROOT ENGAGES SEL PARTNERS IN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND SYSTEM-BUILDING WITH THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY; FACILITATES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATORS; AND PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED COACHING AND MODELING IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEWROOT'S 500+ RESEARCH-BASED LESSONS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH THE ILLINOIS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING STANDARDS, NATIONAL ASCA STANDARDS, AND THE COMMON CORE. BY DEVELOPING SELF AND SOCIAL-AWARENESS SKILLS, SELF-MANAGEMENT, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, BOTH ADULTS AND STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND HEALTHIER BEHAVIORS THAT SUPPORT SELF-SUSTAINING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURES.


NEWROOT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SESSIONS FORPARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT CHICAGOLAND AND BEYOND. AS A PREMIER SOCIALEMOTIONAL LEARNING AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROVIDER IN CHICAGO AND ONEOF THE ONLY ORGANIZATIONS WITH A SIGNIFICANT BREADTH AND DEPTH OFKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN THESE AREAS, FROM STUDENT PROGRAMMING TO ADULT TRAINING TO DATA ANALYSIS TO SYSTEM DESIGN, THE DEMAND FORNEWROOT'S CURRICULA AND TRAINING IS GROWING. OUR HIGHLY SKILLED STAFF PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING, CURRICULA, AND COACHING FOR EDUCATORS, SCHOOLS, AND DISTRICTS TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT NEWROOT'S SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAMMING WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS.


NEWROOT'S RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MODEL CREATES THE CONDITIONS FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND ADULTS TO SUCCESSFULLY REACH THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS BY REDUCING VIOLENCE, RESTORING CONFLICTS AND REDUCING SUSPENSIONS AND DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS. THROUGH RJ PROGRAMMING, STUDENTS LEARN CRITICAL SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS AND TEACHERS ARE BETTER POSITIONED TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION. NEWROOT UTILIZES A WHOLE SCHOOL RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MODEL WHICH INCLUDES: 1) A PEACE ROOM WHICH SERVES AS A HUB FOR RESTORATIVE PRACTICES AND INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING: PEACE CIRCLES, MEDIATIONS, RESTORATIVE CHATS AND RE-ENTRY CIRCLES; 2) DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS AND DATA SUPPORT; 3) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF; AND 4) A DISCIPLINARY INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT CURRICULUM WHICH TEACHES CRITICAL SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND LEADERSHIP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sharon Lindstrom
President
$0
John Heiberger
Treasurer
$0
Maria Teal
Secretary
$0
Lindsay Chim
Director
$0
Harold Mays
Director
$0
Rachel Powers
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$59,148
Related organizations$0
Government grants $294,956
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$908,003
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,262,107
Total Program Service Revenue$1,371,726
Investment income $13,381
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$3,815
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,644,103

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