MISSION
We equip students for success through the power of reading.
HELPING ALL DALLAS STUDENTS BECOME PROFICIENT READERS
Readers 2 Leaders is a literacy organization serving Dallas kindergarten and elementary students. We recognize that students who aren't on track by third grade are four times less likely to graduate high school, and low-income students are six times less likely — so we help them beat the odds.
Readers 2 Leaders is creating a Dallas where all children are proficient readers. Through a high-quality, research-based literacy tutoring model and in partnership with schools, non-profits, and families, Readers 2 Leaders meets students where they are with reading intervention and enrichment supports that will help them reach their academic goals. Our team focuses on reaching students in the early elementary years who don’t have access to other resources due to economic inequality and systemic racism.
Readers 2 Leaders operates two main programs:
R2L Tutoring provides research-based, high-dosage tutoring services to children in kindergarten through 5th grade during In-School, After-School, and Summer Camp programs.
R2L Coaching equips adults to impact the long-term literacy outcomes of their students through ongoing training and accompaniment, extending our impact to hundreds of additional students per year.
Readers 2 Leaders Tutoring and Coaching will serve more than 1500 students and 300 adults in the 2023-2024 school year and summer. Through Coaching, we will impact hundreds of additional adults and students as our program participants take their new knowledge and tools into their communities.
Readers 2 Leaders Booktown Learning Center is home to our After-School Program, Summer Camp, and lending library. Here, we also host special events and literacy trainings for volunteers, parents, and partners.
