Our Tutor-Mentors earn academic credit and a stipend for their committed work. They build confidence and teaching skills by mastering content through teaching.

Over 300 students have participated.

Younger students benefit from the one-on-one tutoring and mentoring, which increases engagement in classes and excitement about school.

Over 6,000 younger students have experienced a Tutor-Mentor in their classroom.

Elementary and middle school teachers receive extra classroom help from Tutor-Mentors.

High school staff report that attendance improves and grades rise as our Tutor-Mentors become invested in their own education.

Families of younger students report that their children look forward to seeing their Root 2 Rise Tutor-Mentors, while families of our Tutor-Mentors are proud of the responsibility and leadership demonstrated by their children.

By returning to an elementary school for Root 2 Rise, our Tutor-Mentors help strengthen community ties for the next generation of younger students.

Root 2 Rise increases interest in careers in education ensuring that these gains will benefit future generations.