“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
- Malcolm X
ABOUT US
RISE was formed to address the high dropout rates of Washington, D.C. youth by providing educational services in math, in the humanities, and in taking the SAT…
OUR STAFF
RISE instructors are professional tutors who work at a reduced rate to educate some of DC’s most struggling students. With an average experience level of twenty years, RISE tutors are experts in their fields… We are currently seeking new ELA, ELL, Math, and Science tutors to join us for this upcoming school year! Head to “BECOME A TUTOR” menu to submit your resume! We are excited to meet you!
OUR STUDENTS
RISE students are the stars of this organization. With our tools and programs, we watch our students take advantage of them to help them develop themselves and be the next business owners, leaders…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
OUR PROGRAMS
“RISE program is probably the most key piece of support we have to supplement our curriculum and instruction. I consistently refer some of my most challenging and behind-grade-level students to RISE. I have seen consistent improvement in the students’ grades, study skills and happiness at school as a result of tutoring.”
- Megan Casimir, past director of special education, Cesar Chavez Public Charter School
Today’s students.
Tomorrow’s leaders.
Academic success is measured in an increase in test scores, and in students staying in school and ultimately graduating. In these areas, RISE intervention has been successful. In the last academic year, over 300 students raised their grades or test scores and maintained that improvement after working with RISE.
90% 21:1 300+
OUR STATISTICS
GRADUATION RATE: 90%
More than 90% of students who received tutoring time or SAT instruction are on track to graduate or have graduated from high school.
A RETURN ON INVESTMENT: 21:1
The Social Return on Investment for a RISE student is approximately 21:1, or $21 in return for every $1 invested, an unusual high return.
300+ STUDENTS HELPED
Last year, we worked with over 300 students. Over 92% expressed a high amount of satisfaction with the RISE tutors who helped them.
