Tutor students in Iowa.
Helping Iowa students succeed with high-impact tutoring.
In Iowa, fewer than one-third of students are proficient in reading. Together, we can help give kids more - more opportunities, more success, and more confidence.
Reading Corps trains everyday people to make an incredible impact as tutors. Placed at local schools, our tutors provide extra practice and support to help student become better readers.
Operated by the United Ways of Iowa, Reading Corps has already helped more than 13,800 Iowa students get on track to succeed! You can be part of creating more success stories in Iowa.
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The Need in Iowa
We know that up until third grade, students are still learning to read. After that, they’re reading to learn and need to be good readers to ensure they understand the material. But in Iowa, fewer than one-third of students read at grade level by fourth grade. That’s why high-impact tutoring is so important because it helps students build strong reading skills so they can succeed in their classroom and community!
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 29% of students in Iowa achieve reading proficiency by fourth grade. Learn more about NAEP’s achievement levels and how standards are set.
2023-2024 FAST FACTS
51
Tutors Mobilized
1,171
Students Served
39,336
Tutoring Sessions
Programs:
State Information:
United Ways of Iowa
1111 9th St #295
Des Moines, IA 50134
P.O Box 316
Johnston, IA 50131
515.777.1501