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STAIR is a volunteer-based, non-profit children's literacy organization that provides reading tutors for public school second grade students. STAIR was founded in New Orleans in 1985.

During the 2007-2008 school year, STAIR is operating 23 tutoring sites serving 250 students from 23 public elementary schools in Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines parishes. Nearly 300 volunteers have put aside Katrina-related concerns to participate in our program.

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Over the last 22 years, STAIR's trained volunteers have tutored more than 4700 public school children who qualify for the program. Volunteer tutors work one-on-one with second graders to improve their reading and language skills. These students are in danger of academic failure and need this extra help to succeed. Students and tutors meet after school Monday through Thursday or on Saturday morning at sites around Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines parishes. STAIR depends on support from the community to provide this service at no cost to the student.

STAIR to Success: At the end of the 2006-2007 school year, 83% of the STAIR students tested scored at or above the second grade level in the area of reading. All students showed improvement.

Populations Reached: Recommended by their teachers, STAIR students are 7-9 year old second graders. Nearly 70% are African-American boys and girls living below the poverty level in our community.

1545 State Street New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 899-0820 Fax: (504) 895-2668
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