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Schools of Hope is a proven, early intervention model for children who struggle with reading.
The Problems:
- Less than half of Sonoma County third grade students are reading at or above standard proficiency levels.
- 88% of third grade students who are also English language learners tested below proficiency in reading.
- 20% of our students are not completing high school on time.
The Importance of Reading:
When kids can't read, they can't succeed. Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success, and is essential for finding and keeping a job with a livable wage and health benefits.
Research shows third-grade reading proficiency is a powerful predictor of later academic achievement. From kindergarten to third grade, children learn to read. From the fourth grade on, they read to learn.
A student who is not at least moderately successful in reading by the third grade is unlikely to graduate from high school.
Results and Goals:
During the 2011-2012 school year, 375 Schools of Hope tutors helped 300 students increase their reading proficiency trough one-on-one tutoring in nine Sonoma County elementary schools.
75% 3rd graders reading at proficiency by 2015
90%3rd graders reading at proficiency by 2020
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