JVIDÊÓƵ

A JVIDÊÓƵ student works remotely with a volunteer tutor using the JVIDÊÓƵ Connects program innovation (photo credit: JVIDÊÓƵ)

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Hannah Tyne

External Relations Manager, JVIDÊÓƵ Seattle

360-988-1108,Ìýhannah.tyne@readingpartners.org

Nonprofit’s 2020-21 impact results show that its innovative online program, JVIDÊÓƵ Connects, positively impacted students last year 

(Seattle, WA) September 9, 2021 

JVIDÊÓƵ is ready to support student learning no matter what this school year brings

With the COVID-19 Delta variant spreading in communities across the country and vaccine timelines for young children still undetermined, no one knows exactly what to expect from the 2021-22 school year. Given the many variables at play, JVIDÊÓƵ knows that a hybrid approach to tutoring will ensure that students will be able to receive much-needed literacy support regardless of public health circumstances. Where it is feasible to do so safely, JVIDÊÓƵ will offer its traditional in-person tutoring program with community volunteers working one-on-one with students in a dedicated reading center in local public schools. In cases where in-person tutoring is not possible,  will allow volunteer tutors to work remotely with individual students in real time. JVIDÊÓƵ Connects offers the same research-based curriculum materials, scripted lessons, and coaching that support volunteers through the traditional tutoring model.

Students need JVIDÊÓƵ more than ever

The widespread school interruptions of the past few years have exacerbated pre existing opportunity gaps (with pandemic-related learning loss disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic students and students experiencing economic disadvantages). Reading is foundational—the ability to read transforms lives and empowers children and communities to thrive. When students can read on grade level by fourth grade, they become well-positioned to graduate from high school, access higher-education, and contribute to an increasingly information-based world. JVIDÊÓƵ is committed to ensuring that all students receive equitable access to the literacy education they deserve and  has proven that JVIDÊÓƵ helps students significantly increase reading proficiency.

2020-21 results show that JVIDÊÓƵ’ innovation helped positively impact students

Each year, JVIDÊÓƵ publishes reports highlighting student performance for the national organization and for each of its 12 respective regions across the country. The Impact & Innovation reports for the 2020-21 school year have recently been posted on  and include the following highlights.

• In Seattle:

  • 154 students were matched with 177 community volunteers who delivered a total of 4,995 tutoring sessions over the course of the year.

  • 100% of tutoring sessions were delivered online via JVIDÊÓƵ Connects.

  • 100% of teachers and principals identify JVIDÊÓƵ as valuable to their schools.

  • Despite the heavy shift to an online tutoring platform, and because volunteers received a collective 846 hours of training last year (including many new focus areas), 92% of volunteers were satisfied with their experience.

  • We also partnered with several award-winning authors to provide engaging virtual read alouds to 232 total participants

  • Learn more about JVIDÊÓƵ’ impact in Seattle .

  • Learn about JVIDÊÓƵ’ national impact .

Community involvement will allow JVIDÊÓƵ to maximize student support

The impressive student results highlighted in the 2020-21 Impact & Innovation report are fueled by the generous participation of thousands of community volunteers and donors. In the 2021-22 school year, JVIDÊÓƵ will provide direct literacy tutoring and support to 12,000 students nationwide and 200 students in Seattle across its various learning environments.

To become a volunteer with JVIDÊÓƵ, please visit  and to financially support JVIDÊÓƵ’ mission centered on educational equity and opportunity for all students, please visit .

Photo of a student and volunteer tutor in reading centers engaging in JVIDÊÓƵ’ traditional tutoring program (Photo Credit: JVIDÊÓƵ)

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About JVIDÊÓƵ

For over, JVIDÊÓƵ has helped empower students to succeed in reading and in life by engaging community volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring. Since its founding, the national nonprofit organization has mobilized over 70,000 community volunteers to provide, individualized literacy tutoring to nearly 70,000 elementary school students in over 450 under-resourced schools across ten states and the District of Columbia. Visit to learn more about our  and our online program innovation, or connect with us on,,, and. JVIDÊÓƵ is a proud service partner and has been endorsed by the New York Times.