Mississippi Tutoring - Reading Corps, Math Corps

Join us to help more students succeed with reading and math.

Reading Corps and Math Corps launched in Jackson, Mississippi in the fall of 2021. In partnership with Jackson Public School District and Hattiesburg Public Schools, tutors have already supported more than 2,800 students in reading and math. The programs are a replication of the successful Minnesota models and operated by Ampact. Explore our opportunities and help improve student achievement next school year!

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2023-2024 FAST FACTS

65
Tutors Mobilized

1,351
Students Served

48,271
Tutoring Sessions

Currently Serving Kids in the Following Communities

Belzoni

Hattiesburg

Jackson

Yazoo City

Connect:

Contact: Dr. Quentin Ransburg
Executive Director of Mississippi Reading and Math Corps

Programs:

State Stats:

NAEP Proficiency Data

31% Reading Proficiency by 3rd Grade
18% Math Proficiency by 8th Grade

Thank You to Our Mississippi Program Partners

Reading Corps and Math Corps in Mississippi are made possible through the generous financial support of the following foundations and corporations. Together, we are empowering young learners to achieve their full potential and succeed academically!

Greater Pinebelt Community Foundation

Kellogg Foundation

Volunteer Mississippi

Contact Us to Support Our Programs with a Grant

“My students are brave, courageous, and fearless. They are willing and excited to learn and grow. My students are tutoring me in life as I tutor them in reading.”

Paulette, Reading Tutor | Jackson, MS

“Seeing my students begin to understand they can do math is a joy and one of the best parts of being a tutor.”

Teel, Math Tutor | Jackson, MS

“Children have a special kind of twinkle in their eye when they understand and something starts to make sense to them. It’s the best part of tutoring.”

Ruby, Reading Tutor | Jackson, MS