Dietz Consulting
Dietz Consulting produced a cumulative report for Beyond Basics’ Read to Rise program from 2008-2014. The report shows the number of students tutored in each grade level, and the growth in each grade level from the pre and post-tests.

Wayne State Report
Wayne State University’s Professor of Biology, Dr. Carl Freeman, and Vice President of Research, Dr. Hilary Horn Ratner, wrote a report about Beyond Basics’ work in 2016. This document goes through our techniques and strategies used to improve literacy skills in an average of 6 weeks.


Founded in 1999, Beyond Basics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to eradicate illiteracy, transforming the lives of students and creating stronger communities.
