Reading Plus
Confidence in every classroom starts with reading!
The Challenge
Too many kids in our neighborhood can't read at grade level.
When students fall behind in reading, they fall behind in every subject. Comprehension suffers, confidence sinks, and the cycle gets harder to break.
Only 1 in 3 Minneapolis students is proficient in reading
How Reading Plus Makes A Difference
Reading Plus provides one-on-one tutoring for elementary students who need help the most.
We focus on closing reading gaps fast by partnering with schools and families and helping students believe in their ability to learn.
On average, students double their learning, making two months of progress for each month in Reading Plus.
What it looks like
Students work with Orton-Gillingham trained tutors in a quiet and encouraging space, either on-site at Urban Ventures or during the school day at their school.
Each session is tailored to the student’s needs, pace, and progress.
“Our child went from a reluctant and struggling reader, to a confident reader who says that reading is now his favorite subject”
- Parent of a Reading Plus student
Reading Plus helps young readers catch up (and thrive) in the classroom.
💛 You Can Help Make This Possible
Programs like this are possible because of people who believe in the potential of every child and family we serve.
Your generosity fuels lasting change across our neighborhood and for the generations to come.