Helping Students
Own
Their Education
Empowering Youth. Equipping Parents. Advocating Together.
About us
Welcome to the Urban-Reeducation
We strive to champion youth and families through individualized advocacy that honors identity, fosters inclusion, and creates opportunity. We focus on breaking down barriers, building leadership, and empowering change–one family, one story at a time.
Partnering With Educators to Empower Every Student
In classrooms across the country, many students struggle not because they lack ability–
but because they lack voice or the tools to access learning on their terms. At Urban Re-education, we work alongside educators to bridge this gap. Our mission is to equip students with the skills to advocate for themselves, understand how they learn best, and build resilience in the face of challenges beyond their control. Through individualized education plans and collaborative support, we help educators, parents, and students create a shared path toward meaningful success. Together, we foster environments where every student is not just taught—but truly reached.
Who We Serve
For Parents
You're the fiercest advocate for your child. We help you navigate school and home life.
We Offer:
1-on-1 Advocacy Coaching
Parent Support
For Youth
You have power. We help you tap into it with mentorship, training, and safe spaces to speak up, lead change, and take ownership of your future.
For Youth Organizations
We amplify your impact by providing tools, training, and a powerful network of change-makers.
We Offer:
Custom Training Programs
Co-Branded Workshops
Joint Advocacy Campaigns
Meet the Founder:
Coach Salter
From Experience to Empowerment
Urban Re-education was born from lived experience, resilience, and a deep passion for change. Its founder, Darren Salters—known to many students as Coach—grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey, where he faced the very struggles that countless inner-city youth encounter every day. Rather than let his misfortunes define him, Coach used it as fuel to transform his life—and now, to transform the lives of others.
His firsthand journey through hardship, silenced voices, and overlooked potential gives him a unique and powerful perspective. Coach doesn’t just understand the challenges students face—he’s lived them.
70%
About 70% of incarcerated youth have a history of school suspensions, chronic absenteeism, or dropping out. — Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
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Over 60% of inner-city youth experience at least one traumatic event, which significantly affects their ability to focus, regulate emotions, and succeed in school. — National Child Traumatic Stress Network
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Urban schools have 50% higher teacher turnover rates, leading to a lack of consistency, trust, and advocacy for students. — Learning Policy Institute
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Urban students report feeling unseen or unheard by school staff at nearly double the rate of their suburban counterparts. — YouthTruth Student Survey
Community Partnerships
Urban Re-education is newly established on paper—but it’s grounded in over 40 years of hands-on youth mentorship. Founded by Coach Darren Salter, whose life journey mirrors those of the students we serve, our mission is rooted in authentic connection and lived experience.
We’ve already begun partnerships with organizations like Grove Phi Groove SFI (WVSUA Chapter) and Promise Neighborhood, and we’re actively seeking schools and community partners who share our passion for uplifting inner-city youth. If your work centers around equity and student empowerment, we’d love to connect and collaborate.
the blueprint
Darren's Story in Print
Discover The Reeducation of My Hood, a powerful memoir by our founder, Darren Salter. With raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, Darren shares his journey growing up in Plainfield, NJ, overcoming systemic barriers, and finding purpose through mentorship and advocacy. His story fuels the mission behind Urban Re-education and offers a deeper look into the heart of our work.
