guarantee: 80% reading on grade level within 3 years
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U&I-RISE is an innovative education and training organization dedicated to addressing the systemic challenges Black children face in schools and communities. Today, more than 80% of Black children in major metropolitan areas, such as St. Louis, Baltimore, Washington DC, and Chicago, are reading below grade level, a reality that reflects decades of multi-generational trauma and inequitable access to resources. This issue is deeply intertwined with Social Determinants of Health* and Adverse Childhood Experiences**, which affect children’s academic, emotional, and social development. At U&I-RISE, we believe that helping Black children thrive begins with equipping adults—parents, teachers, principals, and administrators—to take responsibility for creating the environments children need to succeed.
Our approach is built on the principle that Parenting and Teaching are two sides of the same coin. Parenting is informal teaching, and Teaching is formal parenting; both shape a child’s ability to navigate life successfully. U&I-RISE bridges the gap between School and Home by pricking adults’ willingness to cooperate and collaborate in ways that reinforce learning, foster resilience, and strengthen family and community bonds. By fostering self-awareness, intentional action, and shared accountability, we empower adult stakeholders to break cycles of underachievement and build thriving educational and home environments for Black children.
To achieve this mission, U&I-RISE offers programs specifically designed to equip adults with practical, implementable strategies. Our Parenting Education workshops help parents craft intentional parenting plans that provide the skills, tools, and support children need to flourish. Our FLARES Comprehensive Classroom Management Training empowers educators to create structured, culturally responsive classrooms that maximize student engagement and learning. Through these initiatives, U&I-RISE is transforming the landscape of education and family support, addressing systemic inequities, and fostering the conditions for Black children to achieve academic and life success.
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