“Root 2 Rise really, really helped these students,” said Beth Thompson, a veteran administrator with the Madison Metropolitan School District. See October 2024 newsletter.

After working with dozens of Tutor-Mentors and Partner teachers over three years, two coordinators of the program review its benefits. See April 2025 newsletter. Photo: Dacia Giordana (left) and Rebecca Griffin.

Root 2 Rise has been “an amazing experience. I’m beyond grateful for it,” said Principal Rich Peters, whose school has had Tutor-Mentors in K-4 classrooms for three years. “Teachers are now begging to participate.” See September 2024 newsletter.

“Teachers are in love with Root 2 Rise. Everyone wants a Tutor-Mentor in their classroom,” said Principal Cynthia Bell Jimenez, whose school has partnered with Root 2 Rise for three years. See September 2024 newsletter.

“I can’t think of anything remotely negative abut Root 2 Rise,” said Principal Stacy Talus. “Teachers love Tutor-Mentors and rave about them. See February 2025 newsletter.