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Partner Spotlight: Chelsea Revere Family Network
Jeanette Velez is the Coordinator for the Chelsea Revere Family Network (CRFN), one of Raising A Reader MA’s (RAR-MA) longest standing partners. When asked what the power of the RAR-MA program was to her, Jeanette said, “something so basic that is so powerful. The ability to read is the ability to understand.” The Chelsea Revere…
Read More2019 MCAS Results
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or commonly referred to as the MCAS, is a statewide standardized test that begins in third-grade in subjects including Math and Reading Comprehension to examine individual student, school, and district performance. Statewide results have improved in some regard from last year. In 2018, 41% of students were partially meeting expectations…
Read MoreRAR-MA is Named an Opportunity Portfolio Partner of Boston Public Schools
In an effort to increase equitable access to high quality learning opportunities for its students and families, Boston Public Schools (BPS) launched the Opportunity Portfolio. Through a detailed vetting process, BPS selects outstanding organizations that provide additional learning opportunities, called Portfolio Partners. For this school year, BPS focused on its STEM/Literacy Opportunity Portfolio and selected…
Read More13 Ways to Get Involved at RAR-MA
Helping You Help Us Help Families in Massachusetts There are many incredible people that contribute to our success in a variety of ways. Did you know all of the ways you could support Raising A Reader MA? You can now give through your Donor-Advised Fund online. How? Visit our donation page and scroll down. Then…
Read MoreProgram Manager Francia Wisnewski Receives Latinx Excellence on the Hill Award
On Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 Raising A Reader MA’s Senior Program Manager Francia Wisnewski was honored at the Latinx Excellence on the Hill ceremony. The second annual award presentation was established by The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus as a celebration of Latinx culture, excellence and achievement in the Commonwealth. The energy, support and…
Read MoreNew Partners Added as a Result of Boston Children’s Hospital Collaboration for Community Health
Last year, Raising A Reader MA (RAR-MA) was selected as a recipient for Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health. As a result of a $400,000 multi-year grant, RAR-MA has hired a new evaluations and operations manager, improved inter-departmental integration and evaluation systems and added 9 new program partners and expanded with 1 partner, allowing RAR-MA…
Read MoreThe 2019 Rodman Ride for Kids
Thank you to the riders, donors, staff and volunteers that helped make this year such a success! On Saturday, September 21, Raising A Reader MA (RAR-MA) participated in the Rodman Ride for Kids. With a team of 15 riders, RAR-MA raised over $16,000 to support its mission to end the cycle of low literacy. It…
Read MoreRAR-MA Announces New Director of Development
Raising A Reader MA is thrilled to announce Mary Ann F. Lerner as its new Director of Development. Mary Ann has had a nearly 20-year career as a Vice President in retail and commercial banking at several top 10 U.S. banks.
Read MoreHelp Your Child with the Summer Slide
What Is The Summer Slide? The term “summer slide” by itself might seem like a positive phrase, perhaps warm and joyful even. It may conjure up images in your mind of children sprinting around a playground, screaming gleefully as they glide down vibrant, colorful slides, their smiles further brightening the golden summer day. However, the…
Read MoreMorgan Stanley Gives Back in June
For Morgan Stanley, June represents a time for giving back to their communities. This year, Raising A Reader MA was lucky enough to have the support of twelve staff members during their annual Global Volunteer Month. In honor of this month of volunteerism, Morgan Stanley employees have already donated over two million hours since 2006…
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