As Hood Scholars, we bring both scholarship and neighborhood wisdom to the table, using research-based pedagogy alongside our lived experiences in schools, nonprofits, churches, and community spaces serving Black and Brown children in urban settings. We are highly degreed educational practitioners, with 100% of our consultant team holding graduate level degrees. We are just as comfortable citing studies as we are telling the truth about what happens in real classrooms, sanctuaries, and youth programs. That blend of scholarship and street sense is what sets us apart and allows us to design support that is rigorous, relevant, and deeply rooted in the communities we serve.