KBK in the News
Radio Interview
The Power of Young People to Change the World - Kids Helping Kids
The recent pandemic has only amplified the existing academic challenges faced by marginalized groups in America. This week’s guest, Daxton Gutekunst, believes there is no one better to help young people in need than other young people.
TV Interview
Local Teen Creates Free Tutoring Service to Help Children
La Jolla teenager Daxton Gutekunst created a non-profit that pairs middle and high school students with younger children for mentorship and tutoring.
Newspaper
La Jolla News Nuggets: La Jolla student gets Youth Leader of the Year honor
The International Rescue Committee San Diego named Daxton Gutekunst, a student at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, as Youth Leader of the Year.
Two Bishop’s School students earn accolades from Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Daxton Gutekunst and Elias Herrera will receive their certificates at a ceremony in Point Loma on Sunday, May 22.
Two Bishop’s School students earn accolades from Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Two students at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla have earned certificates from the Princeton Prize in Race Relations for projects to help improve race relations in their community.
Campaigns
California Teen Starts Peer Tutoring Nonprofit That Serves Refugee and Immigrant Kids
For immigrant and refugee children starting a new life with their families in the United States, there’s no doubt that school can be extremely intimidating. That’s why Daxton Gutekunst, a 16-year-old from San Diego, created his nonprofit, Kid By Kid.
Everyday Young Hero- Daxton Gutekunst
At the onset of the pandemic, Dax saw how strongly youth were impacted, both academically and socially, so he fully revamped KBK to offer online engagement opportunities.
KBK @ Feed the Children
Featured in a video on how student led organizations are making a difference in their communities. Kid By Kid was honored to be among the few in the nation to be chosen.
Publications
International Rescue Committee Youth Leader of the Year Award
On Oct. 20, Daxton Gutekunst '23 was honored as the IRC’s Youth Leader of the Year!
The Bishop’s Giving Tree: Behind the Scenes
How the program brings refugee families and the Bishop’s community together every year
Bishop's Junior Featured on Live Radio Show
Daxton Gutekunst ’23 was interviewed live on July 8 for VoiceAmerica’s program “The Power of Young People to Change the World.”
Press Releases
Kid By Kid reached the remarkable milestone of 10,000 tutoring hours.
Local Kids Join Forces to Creatively Impact Kids’ Physical Health and Education
Local Refugee Students Work with High School Mentors to Close the Education Gap
LOCAL KIDS WORKING TO CLOSE COVID-19 EDUCATION GAP