READ 360
The R.I.S.E. Reading initiative
Every child can
rise into a reader.
READ 360 affirms that all youth, especially those struggling with reading, given the right tools in a nurturing environment, can overcome any barrier to reading proficiency — and discover a lasting passion for reading.
The Reality We're Working Against
READ
360
Our guiding philosophy can help
alter these figures.
Roughly 30–40%
of U.S. fourth graders cannot read at their grade level, and roughly two-thirds read at or below the “basic” proficiency level.
Approximately 71%
of 4th graders in Philadelphia are not reading at grade level.
30–34%
of Philadelphia elementary students scored proficient or above in English Language Arts in the 2023–24 school year.
Reading Proficiency by 4th grade
is the most important predictor of high school, graduation and career success confirmed by many studies.
Less than 55%
of children age three to five are read to daily by a family member. Children in families with incomes below the poverty line are less likely to be read
to everyday than children in families with incomes of at or above the poverty line.
Where parental involvement is low
he classroom average reading score is 40-45% below the national average. Where involvement is high, classroom score is 20-25% above the national average taking into consideration variables such as communities, schools, principals, teachers, class sizes and the psycho-social state of the students.
"If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself, I would do that again by reading."
Maya Angelou
"Teach kids how to read — put the world in their hands."
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
Sir Richard Steele
"Teach Kids How To Read - Take Them On a Journey Around The World"
"All Leaders are Readers"
Harry S. Truman
"When A Child Cannot Read At Grade-level, it Impacts Their Ability To Learn Every Other Subject"
"Raise Readers, Raise Leaders"
Who We Are
A community-focused reading intervention program.
Read 360 is dedicated to helping students overcome reading difficulties and achieve grade-level proficiency. We believe every child can become a successful reader when given proper support, assessment, and instruction — through evidence-based testing, personalized tutoring, continuous progress monitoring, and family involvement.
What We Do
Support at home, at school, and beyond.
We create supportive learning environments; conduct thorough, evidence-based assessments; develop customized reading plans tailored to each student’s needs; continuously monitor progress; and actively engage families throughout the journey — a holistic approach built for lasting reading proficiency.
In Their Words
Enjoy the best experience with us.
“I love the silent reading time and writing scripts for our own commercials. I also like that we don’t just read — we do a lot of fun activities.”
“Working with the kids at the Rise Summer Camp was a great feeling, knowing that they had a good time.”
“The reading program on Saturdays has helped my son immensely in school.”
Help a child rise into
reading.
Read 360 to your school or community.
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