Every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn
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Inspired by the belief that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn, our mission is to provide volunteer tutoring and mentoring to Ravenswood students.
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Over 130 Ravenswood Classroom Partners volunteers work with talented teachers to support the success of students in the Ravenswood City School District, serving communities in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park.
Ravenswood schools are located in the heart of Silicon Valley and surrounded by some of the finest public schools in the United States. However, the latest statistics tell a different story about these communities:
Ravenswood schools are located in the heart of Silicon Valley and surrounded by some of the finest public schools in the United States. However, the latest statistics tell a different story about these communities:
- 86% are economically disadvantaged
- 55% are English language learners
- 88% are reading below grade level
- 94% are below grade level in math
- 44.5% are homeless or housing insecure
Sources: School District report Oct 2023, Ed-Data.org
RCP supports students facing these challenges. Each dedicated volunteer is a consistent, caring presence in the lives of these children, working weekly in the same classroom with the same students throughout the school year. Our volunteers partner with Ravenswood teachers to help improve academic performance and social-emotional well being of the students.
A Valued Partner to the District
As a District Leader, I am beyond appreciative for the support and partnership of Ravenswood Classroom Partners. As we embarked on adopting a new literacy intervention curriculum this [last] year, RCP was right there beside us the whole way to support implementation. Through significant change, RCP volunteers have been supportive, responsive, communicative, and impactful on student learning. RCP leaders have been incredibly collaborative, open, and communicative as we have embarked on this new adventure into the world of structured literacy.
After just a few months, we are already seeing improved outcomes on student learning, thanks for the dedication and persistence of RCP volunteers! We can’t wait to see how students to continue to progress this year.
-- Karen Schreiner, Assistant Director of Teaching & Learning
After just a few months, we are already seeing improved outcomes on student learning, thanks for the dedication and persistence of RCP volunteers! We can’t wait to see how students to continue to progress this year.
-- Karen Schreiner, Assistant Director of Teaching & Learning
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We Provide Three Programs
Literacy TutoringIn partnership with teachers, volunteers work one-on-one or in small groups with students each week on literacy skills using the same structured, phonics-based program teachers use. This high-dosage tutoring approach is shown to have the biggest impact. We use a modified approach in TK and Kindergarten to best support the youngest students.
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Math TutoringVolunteers help students establish a strong foundation and confidence in math through individualized tutoring using math curriculum provided by the classroom teacher. Our program is adapted for both the youngest learners and the older students across elementary school to help students develop essential skills that have a lifelong impact.
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Mentoring Book ClubIn each 5th grade classroom, volunteers lead a 12-week program for a small group of selected students designed to foster both academic and social-emotional growth. Volunteers guide students as they read together and discuss connections between the story and their own lives.
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Interested in Supporting the Ravenswood Classroom Partners Mission?
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Become a VolunteerNo prior tutoring is required. We provide training and ongoing support.
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"RCP volunteers really care for the kids. It is clear that each volunteer really wants to make an impact in the students' lives."
~ 3rd Grade Teacher "RCP volunteers do a great job of creating relationships with my students, which is reflected in their academic and social success."
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Thank You, Volunteers and Supporters!
It's YOU who make all our work with students possible!
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