The Foundation The Raymond Foundation was founded in August 2000 to address the needs of children with reading difficulties who were at risk of failure in our nation's public school system. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data reports that 33 percent of American fourth-graders are unable to read at the basic level and 67 percent fall below the proficient or higher level (The Nation's Report Card, Reading 2007). The Raymond Foundation seeks to assist children in obtaining the reading skills necessary for success in school and life by providing support to public schools, charitable organizations and community groups utilizing effective reading instruction with a proven record of success. Initiatives supported by the Raymond Foundation include one-on-one tutoring using certified tutors and teacher trainers, after-school programs, and literacy technology (combining interactive computer and reading instruction). In addition to after-school instruction, the Foundation provides support for in-school instruction, tutor training, the purchase of curriculum materials, and ongoing supervision and support to ensure that students enrolled in Foundation-supported reading programs improve their reading skills.
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