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TIMELINE OF MILESTONES 

HISTORY

This timeline vividly illustrates GapBuster Learning Center’s (currently known as GapBuster, Inc.) unwavering commitment to educational support and community engagement, as well as its remarkable growth and enduring impact over the years. It serves as a testament to the organization’s tireless dedication to bridging educational disparities and delivering invaluable support to students within the community.

 

Gapbuster in Ghana
Dec 1999

Vision Started

Dr. Butler embarked on a quest to find math tutoring services for her gifted and talented 2nd-grade daughter. Frustrated by the absence of suitable resources within the regular school system, she envisioned the inception of a weekend volunteer tutoring program aimed at empowering minority students in the realm of mathematics.

GapBuster New Logo
Jan 2000

Program Starting

The program officially began as a home-based tutoring initiative, initially serving three 2nd-grade students known as "Around the Kitchen Table." These students attended Forest Knolls Elementary in Silver Spring, MD.

SPecial Person
Mar 2000

Name Formed

Dr. Butler, driven by dedication, used personal funds to establish the "GapBuster Learning Center" at Forest Knolls Elementary, addressing the rising demand for tutoring. Starting with 37 students, the program, inspired by "GapBuster," committed to bridging academic gaps between minority and non-minority students. It expanded by engaging enthusiastic Montgomery Blair High School students for impactful tutoring efforts.

Student
June 2000

Student Progress

Remarkable progress was observed as all 37 students demonstrated improvement of at least one letter grade in mathematics, highlighting the program's effectiveness.

Tutoring
July 2000

Summer Program Started

GapBuster Learning Center marked a significant milestone by inaugurating its Summer School Program, broadening its scope of educational support beyond the regular academic year. This initiative provided 60 students with comprehensive educational assistance, encompassing both math and reading/language arts.

GapBuster New Logo
2001

Fannie Mae Grant

Received 1st Grant of $35,000 from Fannie Mae Foundation.

GapBuster New Logo
2002

Department of Education Grant

Received a grant of $1.2 million for three years from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools to implement a Cross-Tutorial and Therapeutic Mentoring Program.

GapBuster New Logo
2002

Became SES Provider

Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), GapBuster Learning Center became a Supplemental Educational Services Provider, serving Title I schools in Maryland (Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Baltimore City, and Baltimore County).

GapBuster New Logo
2003

Served 1,000 Clients

Expanded Supplemental Educational Services Provider services to California and Delaware. Reached the milestone of servicing the first 1,000 clients.

GapBuster New Logo
2004

Boys & Girls Club Partnership

Partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Silver Spring, MD, for an exchange trip to South Africa with Teen HIV/AIDS Peer Health Educators, eventually taking over 120 certified Peer Educators aged 11 to 18 to South Africa over the next 9 years.

Winners
2006

South Africa Student Exchange

Conducted the first exchange program that brought 6 South African students to the USA.

Volunteering
2011

Served Over 7,500 Students

Became a 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC). Reached the milestone of serving over 7,500 students. Established a National Society of Black Engineer (NSBE), Jr. Chapter, serving students in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Public Schools.

GapBuster Students
2016

Served Over 20,000 Students

Achieved the remarkable milestone of serving over 20,000 students.

Gapbuster Ghana Visit
2017

Africa Expansion

Expanded operations to Ghana.

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