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Ravenswood Classroom Partners

Mission:

Since its founding in 2008, Ravenswood Classroom Partners (RCP) has championed the cause of educational equity, driven by the belief that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn. This commitment translates into action every week, as our 140 dedicated community volunteers travel to the Ravenswood City School District (RCSD) to provide essential, in-class tutoring and mentorship at no charge to the district.

The children of Ravenswood City School District deserve every opportunity to thrive yet, the harsh reality is that only 12% of students in the district are reading at grade level, facing a significant disadvantage from the start. That’s where RCP steps in. RCP has been the school district’s partner providing structured, personalized tutoring support for over 17 years. This year RCP volunteers will deliver over 7,500 tutoring sessions to support classroom teachers every week in their classrooms. 

Two part-time staff design and manage our programs. We operate with a lean budget and a passionate volunteer leadership team. Thanks to the support of generous donors who believe in our mission to close the academic achievement gap and build student self-confidence, we are able to coordinate the efforts of 140 volunteers, 30 teachers and reach over 450 students each year.

Program Description:

Our current volunteer programs focus on Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade across three Ravenswood schools. These programs have demonstrated significant positive impact, with teachers reporting improved reading levels and volunteers finding their work deeply rewarding.

Our approach to supporting students is multifaceted:

  • Small Group Literacy Tutoring (TK-3rd grade): This is the cornerstone of our program. Our volunteers utilize structured evidence-based literacy programs to deliver targeted interventions that build foundational reading skills. This customized attention addresses specific learning gaps and fosters a love of reading. 
  • Hands-on Math Support: Recognizing the importance of strong foundational math skills, RCP also provides volunteers who partner with classroom teachers to deliver hands-on math support during the school day. 
  • Mentoring Book Clubs: For our older students in grades 4th through 6th, we focus on reading fluency and comprehension. Many of these groups are doing repeated reading work as well as RCP facilitated book clubs. These clubs not only foster reading comprehension and critical thinking but also provide a supportive environment for students to connect with positive adult role models and explore new worlds through literature. 
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Website Address
https://www.ravenswoodclassroompartners.org/
Year Started
2008
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Menlo Park, CA
States of Operation
California
Operation Locations
East Palo Alto, CA; Eastern Menlo Park, CA
Most recent number of students served
250-499
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade
Languages Offered
English
Setting
During School
Delivery Mode
In-Person
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1, 1:2, 1:3
Number of Sessions Per Week
Four days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
46-60 minutes, 61-90 minutes
Number of Weeks Per Program
> 38 weeks
Does your program engage with parents?
No
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Customer Type
District, School, Student
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
$0
Type of Tutor
College/University Student (e.g., any college/university student who is not a pre-service teacher), Volunteer
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Email
angie@ravenswoodclassroompartners.org
Contact Name
Angie Holman