How Read Ahead Makes a Difference
This #GivingTuesday, let’s make sure the next chapter for NYC students is a bright one
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, but far too many students are struggling with one of the most foundational skills for success: reading.
In New York City public schools, only around 50% of elementary school students are reading on grade level, and that number drops to 40% or less for Black and Brown students. According to one recent study, reading achievement gaps compared to before the pandemic are worse now in most grades than they were in 2021.
Every student can become a joyful, confident, and fluent reader with the right support. Read Ahead intervenes early, providing weekly sessions designed to help 1st - 5th graders develop literacy skills, a love of reading, confidence, and more. Through reading together, conversations, and fun literacy games and activities, Read Ahead mentors provide essential 1:1 support to help their mentees thrive.
We need your help to reach 600+ students in the 2024-25 school year! Help us reach our goal by making a donation, spreading the word, or registering as a fundraiser to join our campaign. Every dollar makes a difference!
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Giving Tuesday 2024 Leaderboard
- 1 Alex FitzGerald $725.00 raised
- 2 Sam Keehn $524.00 raised
- 3 Tim McFarlane $500.00 raised
- 4 Meredith Ruskin $500.00 raised
- 5 Cassidy Sachs $361.48 raised
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1 Tim McFarlane $500.00
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2 Meredith Ruskin $500.00
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3 Anonymous $318.00
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4 Stephanie Keehn $318.00
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5 Des FitzGerald $250.00
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- Jennifer Lin 19 minutes ago $53.00
- Stephanie Yang 22 minutes ago $50.00
- Des FitzGerald 5 hours ago $250.00
- Anonymous 9 hours ago $50.00
- Tim McFarlane 19 hours ago $500.00
- Zach & Leslie Bergenfeld 22 hours ago $53.00
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- Tim McFarlane 19 hours ago $500.00
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