Rooted School Foundation

Rooted School Foundation exists to reimagine and support the role that schools play in providing students with personal pathways to financial freedom and then scaling those opportunities so that more students may excel in school and after graduation. The $50 Study provides high school students with $50 a week for 40 weeks, unconditionally. Through surveys and academic data, we study the impact of these direct cash transfers. Early findings show that financial support increases students' agency, empowerment, and access to opportunities; students use the money to meet basic needs, explore interests, and invest in their futures. To date, over 300 students in New Orleans have benefited.

Rooted School Foundation is a nonprofit organization encompassing several public charter schools and youth programs. We partner with forward-thinking organizations to test place-based strategies that will accelerate upward economic and social mobility for students across the United States. Rooted School's mission is to reimagine and support the role schools play in providing students with personal pathways to financial freedom and then scaling those opportunities so that more students may excel in school and after graduation.

Testimonials

"The $50 Study through Rooted is an invaluable gift for any kid, especially those from low-income families. It eases financial worries, allowing students to focus on themselves, school, and achieving their goals." - 12th grade student, New Orleans