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Standardized testing can be stressful and feeling prepared goes a long way. But test prep materials are expensive, and out of reach for some students. We believe that test performance and academic opportunity should not be dictated by financial status. |
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Amelia Leopold founded the Washington Book Exchange in 2017 in her sophomore year at Interlake High School. Her goal was — and remains — to help level the academic playing field. Amelia noticed that the more-affluent students accumulated several test-prep books each year, but that most of these materials are thrown away in like-new condition every June. She believes these resources can be redistributed to help students in need to reach their potential on standardized tests. In the six years since its founding, the Washington Book Exchange has touched the lives of hundreds of students by redistributing books anonymously (to preserve the dignity of those who receive them), and helping many students to “test their very best.” |
Amelia Leopold FOUNDER |
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Yana Gupta is currently a junior at Interlake High School in Bellevue, Washington. Yana has noticed that the competitive academic environment negatively impacts many students as they can’t afford access to prep books, tutors, and test prep materials in order to excel in their environment. Yana is passionate in expanding educational opportunities to all students in low-income families. She believes that expanding student access to test prep books and other study materials will set all students up for success, and hopes to bridge the gap of educational disparities prevalent in her community.
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Yana Gupta Student director |
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Ameiya Isaac is a current senior at Interlake High School in Bellevue, Washington. Ameiya was eager to be involved with Washington Book Exchange after she noticed how many test-prep books went to waste each year. Additionally, she recognized the competitive academic environment in Washington state, and thus wanted to support low-income families who were not able to purchase these materials. Ameiya is looking forward to helping low-income, high-achieving students reach their academic goals by expanding access to test-prep materials and providing an easily accessible resource for these students.
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Ameiya Isaac Student director |