Our Impact: From the Classroom
to the Nation
Discover how Beyond Basics is transforming lives and leading the movement for literacy equity—through student success, research, and national policy.
Unlock the Power to Read
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Students Achieve Grade Level Growth in an Average of Six Weeks!
See How One-on-One Tutoring Unlocks Potential and Transforms Lives
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Beyond Basics is a Trusted Partner in 60+ Schools and Community Locations
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2008–2022 Longitudinal Study: 85% of Students Advanced at Least One Grade Level
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Over 15,000 Students have been Served through our One-on-One Tutoring
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Beyond Basics is a Trusted Partner in 60+ Schools and Community Locations
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2008–2022 Longitudinal Study: 85% of Students Advanced at Least One Grade Level
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Over 15,000 Students have been Served through our One-on-One Tutoring
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The Literacy Crisis: A Nation at Risk
When students fall behind in reading, they fall behind in life.
Millions of students across the U.S. are reading below grade level—with devastating consequences. The 1983 A Nation at Risk report sounded the alarm, and decades later, we’re still facing an educational emergency. Without intensive, individualized reading support, struggling students are left behind in every subject and opportunity. This isn’t just an academic issue—it’s a national crisis that affects our workforce, economy, and communities.
Curious about where your students stand?
Request a Literacy Gap Assessment today and take the first step toward meaningful intervention.
Beyond Basics: Advancing Literacy Nationwide
A Proven, Multi-Faceted Solution with Real, Measurable Results
Beyond Basics tackles the literacy crisis through targeted intervention and advocacy for lasting change. Our Gold Star Standard to Reading Proficiency™ delivers intensive one-on-one tutoring using individualized assessments, live instruction, and a structured phonics-based curriculum. This proven approach helps students achieve grade-level growth in as little as six weeks. Beyond the classroom, we drive policy initiatives that elevate literacy as a national priority—working to ensure every child has the support they need to succeed.
In this Press Conference Video, Beyond Basics Announces Longitudinal Study Results.
Congressional Resolutions
Policy Initiatives Driving Systemic Change
At Beyond Basics, we believe literacy is a fundamental right—and national action is essential to close the gap. We proudly support House Resolution 738, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga, calling for a national commitment to reading proficiency by the end of third grade. This and other Sense of Congress Resolutions help spark the policy momentum needed to ensure every child in America has access to the support they need to read, grow, and succeed.
Add Your Voice to the Movement… Contact your local representative today!
Proven Results. Documented Impact.
Independent Studies Confirm What We See Every Day
Beyond Basics’ one-on-one literacy programs consistently deliver measurable results—validated by respected researchers and institutions. From longitudinal studies to university-led evaluations, the data shows that our students make significant, lasting gains in reading proficiency. These reports highlight not just academic growth, but life-changing outcomes that affirm the power of our approach.
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Empower the Next Generation Through Education: Join a Mission-Driven Team
Use your skills to change lives. Whether you’re working one-on-one with students or supporting our mission behind the scenes, every role at Beyond Basics helps unlock a child’s future. Be part of something bigger.
Apply: hr@beyondbasics.org
Fuel the Future of Literacy: Your Support Changes Lives
Your support makes it possible for students to gain the literacy skills, confidence, and experiences they need to thrive. Every donation helps open new doors—academically and beyond.
Sponsor a student for $42 per month in our Scholars program (students reading one grade-level behind).
Thank you for making a difference for our students.
