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Achievements
Research shows that Heads Up has a powerful impact on students, schools, communities and college students who serve as tutors.
- Heads Up students reach reading proficiency at twice the rate of other students in the same schools.
- Schools with the Heads Up program increased reading proficiency at double the rate of other elementary schools in D.C., despite the fact that they started at a significantly lower point.
- 90% of students said Heads Up helped them see how doing well in school can help them later.
- When asked if Heads Up improved their child’s reading skills, 100% of parents said it did and that they would recommend the program to other parents.
- Over 60% of tutors say they’ll continue in community service as a result of their experience with Heads Up.
