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The RISE Institute for Literacy is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization
whose mission is building paths to sustainable literacy improvement.
RISE Institute for Literacy has three primary goals:
Instruct Students
Provide struggling readers with explicit, systematic instruction to improve reading skills through the RISE Tutoring Center
Empower Pre-Service Teachers
Provide free science of reading resources to university teacher preparation programs for the purpose of educating pre-service teachers.
Support Families
Provide information, resources, and support to parents of struggling readers and children with reading disabilities, including dyslexia.
Upcoming Events
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“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
— Frederick Douglass
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.”
— Kofi Anan
“Literacy is the jump-off point from which all of life's successes take flight.”
— Lauri Fortino
Our Mission
RISE Institute for Literacy’s mission is to promote and ensure literacy by supplying research based reading resources and interventions to pre-service teachers, struggling readers and their families.
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A message about RISE from our Chairman of the Board
We appreciate your visit to the RISE website and hope that you find information that will be valuable to you as a professor, K–12 educator, parent, or donor. Our mission to improve literacy and strengthen the preparation of pre-service teachers has never been more important.
Reading remains the most critical academic skill and a key factor in unlocking opportunity across a person’s lifetime. Yet, only about one-third of U.S. fourth graders demonstrate reading proficiency, and millions of Americans continue to face challenges with functional literacy. Research continues to show that many students struggle due to dyslexia or insufficient explicit instruction, while many pre-service teachers report limited preparation in evidence-based reading practices.
RISE Institute for Literacy is committed to advancing solutions that matter. We support teacher preparation programs, provide structured literacy intervention for children and adults, and equip parents with knowledge and tools to advocate for effective instruction.
Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you will return often and join us in advancing literacy for all."
— Dr. Paul Black Ed., D., NCSP.
Chair, RISE Board of Directors