Student resources.
Free tools to help you understand your emotions, build healthy habits, and find support when you need it — no login, no cost.
Free Learning Resources
Every site below is 100% free — no payment, no trial, no paywall. Great for homework help, studying, or just learning something cool.
Math
Khan Academy
Free lessons and practice for every middle-school math topic, with videos that re-explain when you're stuck. khanacademy.org
Desmos
A free graphing & scientific calculator plus fun interactive math activities. desmos.com
Mathigon Polypad
Free virtual blocks, fraction bars, and number tools that make math make sense by moving things around. mathigon.org
Math is Fun
Plain-English explanations, examples, and puzzles for any topic you're learning. mathsisfun.com
Reading & Writing
ReadWorks
Free articles and reading-comprehension practice on tons of topics. readworks.org
Project Gutenberg
70,000+ classic books to read free, legally, on any device. gutenberg.org
Purdue OWL
The go-to free guide for grammar, essays, and citing your sources the right way. owl.purdue.edu
Science, Coding & More
CK-12
Free online textbooks ("FlexBooks") and practice in science, math, and history. ck12.org
NASA Space Place
Free games, articles, and activities about space, Earth, and science. spaceplace.nasa.gov
National Geographic Kids
Free science, animals, and geography with photos and videos. kids.nationalgeographic.com
PBS LearningMedia
Free videos and lessons across every subject. pbslearningmedia.org
Scratch (MIT)
Free, beginner-friendly coding — build games and animations by snapping blocks together. scratch.mit.edu
Code.org — Hour of Code
Free, fun intro coding activities you can finish in about an hour. code.org
Crash Course Kids (YouTube)
Free short, energetic science videos that make hard ideas click.
Talk to Someone — Free Helplines
Asking for help is brave. Every line below is free, confidential, and there for you. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you feel really sad, scared, or unsafe, call or text 988. Free, 24/7, and someone kind will listen. (US)
Crisis Text Line
If it's easier to type than talk, text HOME to 741741. A trained helper texts back, 24/7.
Teen Line
Teens helping teens. Call 1-800-852-8336 (6–10pm PT) or text TEEN to 839863.
The Trevor Project
Support for LGBTQ+ youth, 24/7. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, 24/7 help for mental health and family worries. 1-800-662-4357.
Crisis Support — Alameda County
Local Bay Area 24-hour crisis line: 1-800-309-2131.
Your School Counselor
Their job is to help. You can just say, "Can I talk to you?" — you don't have to explain everything first.
A Grown-Up You Trust
A parent, teacher, coach, or family member. Pick one person now so you know who to go to before a hard moment happens.
Free Learning Resources
Every resource below is free — no subscription, no paywall. Built for homework, deeper study, test prep, and college planning.
Math & Science
Khan Academy
Free full courses in algebra through calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, and more. khanacademy.org
Desmos
Free graphing and scientific calculator used in classrooms everywhere. desmos.com
Wolfram Alpha
Free computational answers and graphs across math and science (step-by-step is the only paid extra). wolframalpha.com
OpenStax
Free, peer-reviewed textbooks — biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, statistics, history, and more. openstax.org
CK-12
Free adaptive textbooks and practice in STEM subjects. ck12.org
Art of Problem Solving
Free Alcumus practice and videos for students who want to push math further. artofproblemsolving.com
Writing, Reading & Humanities
Purdue OWL
The standard free reference for essays, grammar, and MLA/APA/Chicago citations. owl.purdue.edu
SparkNotes
Free study guides and summaries for novels, plays, and poetry. sparknotes.com
Project Gutenberg
Free, legal access to tens of thousands of classic books. gutenberg.org
Crash Course (YouTube)
Free fast-paced video courses in history, literature, government, economics, and the sciences.
MIT OpenCourseWare
Free actual MIT course materials if you want to go beyond your syllabus. ocw.mit.edu
Coding, Test Prep & College
Code.org & freeCodeCamp
Free computer science, web development, and full coding curricula. code.org · freecodecamp.org
Official Digital SAT Practice
Free, official SAT prep from Khan Academy & College Board — full practice tests included. khanacademy.org
College Board BigFuture
Free college search, major exploration, and scholarship search. bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Federal Student Aid
The official, free site for FAFSA and understanding financial aid — never pay to file. studentaid.gov
Khan Academy LSAT/AP
Free AP review and other official exam prep alongside core subjects. khanacademy.org
Internships & Work Experience
Paid programs, first jobs, and volunteer roles across the East Bay, filtered by your age so you only see what you can actually apply for.
Browse the Internship Database
Search 20+ programs in Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, and beyond. Each one is checked against the program's official page, with dates, pay, and how to apply.
Talk to Someone — Free Helplines
Reaching out is a strength, not a weakness. Every line below is free, confidential, and available 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support if you or someone you know is struggling. (US)
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor by text, 24/7.
The Trevor Project
24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
Teen Line
Teens supporting teens. Call 1-800-852-8336 (6–10pm PT) or text TEEN to 839863.
Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people. 1-877-565-8860.
RAINN
Confidential support after sexual assault, 24/7. 1-800-656-4673 or chat at rainn.org.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 help for mental health and substance use. 1-800-662-4357.
NAMI HelpLine
Mental-health information, support, and referrals. 1-800-950-6264 or text "HelpLine" to 62640.
Crisis Support — Alameda County
Local Bay Area 24-hour crisis line: 1-800-309-2131.
Your School Counselor or a Trusted Adult
A counselor, teacher, coach, or mentor. Naming one person you'd reach out to before a hard moment makes it easier to actually do it.