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Our Impact

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 DC, 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.
99% of tutors say they are likely to serve their communities in the future, and 96% say that Heads Up had an impact on this interest.