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Reading Assist has been a leader in helping struggling young readers achieve reading proficiency through its accredited, science-backed literacy program for 35 years.
Delaware Department of Education Hosted Inaugural Teacher Pathways Showcase
WILMINGTON, Del. – The Delaware Department of Education hosted the inaugural Teacher Pathways Showcase in partnership with Reading Assist and Relay Graduate School of Education at Wilmington University on Thursday. 150 educators, district professionals, government officials, and advocates came together to discuss middle and high school education Pathways, teacher apprenticeships, and more. “Delaware has been ranked #1 in
In the News: Wilmington University partners with Reading Assist on Tutors to Teachers program
Delaware Public Media - Reading Assist is partnering with Wilmington University on the Tutors to Teachers Delaware program which will give reading tutors a path to advanced education and licensure for as little as $4,000.
Reading Assist Partners with Wilmington University for New Teacher Pathway Program
In partnership with Wilmington University, Reading Assist is excited to announce the launch of Tutors to Teachers Delaware—a new initiative that allows individuals to obtain a master’s degree while completing two years of AmeriCorps service as reading tutors for underserved elementary students.
Chester Grade 1-4 Students Make Strong Mid-Year Reading Gains
85% of Students Have Improved Their Benchmark Test Scores Chester students are logging solid reading growth so far this school year. Of the 63 students Reading Assist is supporting through high-dosage tutoring in Chester Upland School District this year, 100% have shown growth in at least one measure of foundational reading skills and 85% have
In the News: Tutoring Programs Can Be Game-Changing for Delaware Students
Delaware Today - Tutors around Delaware share the importance of early intervention for students who struggle in school.
In the News: Delaware’s Reading Assist reports it’s making gains with at-risk students in the First State
Delaware Public Media - Delaware’s Reading Assist reports its making gains with at-risk students in the First State. The nonprofit emphasizes high dosage tutoring to at-risk kids across the First State through its school-year, summer, and after-school programs.
In the News: Reading Assist: 89% of kids gained reading skills this year
Delaware LIVE - A nonprofit focused on improving literacy rates says that 89% of the students it helped in the last year met standards for at least one early foundational reading skill. Reading Assist said that’s a nearly 20% improvement from the 2021-2022 school year, during which 70% of students reached at least one benchmark.
The Results are in: Reading Assist Marks Record Year Supporting 1,200 Students Across Delaware
89% of Students Reach Benchmarks in Foundational Reading Skills Wilmington, Delaware - It’s been another exciting year at Reading Assist, with almost 1,200 students served across three high-dosage tutoring programs. Reading Assist is proud to share its student performance results for the 2022-23 year, which includes data from its school-year, summer, and after-school programs. Based
In the News: A program aiming to close Delaware’s literacy gap gets a federal boost
Delaware Public Media - Reading Assist is a local, one-on-one, high dosage tutoring program that targets at-risk students before they reach 4th grade. And its success in Delaware is drawing $3.9 in federal funding to expand.
