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MARION COUNTY — In Marion County, just 26% of third through eighth graders passed the English language arts section of ILEARN this year, according to RISE UNITED; a staggering statistic is raising concerns over literacy ...

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INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier parents are learning how to help their kids become better readers.

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INDIANAPOLIS — With the start of a new school year, many parents are looking at ways to help their kids succeed—especially when it comes to reading.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wthr-rise-united-marian-university-hosting-literacy-workshop","title":"WTHR: RISE UNITED, Marian University hosting literacy workshop ","summary":"INDIANAPOLIS — With the start of a new school year, many parents are looking at ways to help their kids succeed—especially when it comes to reading.","date_modified":"2025-08-04T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/chalkbeat-fellowship-puts-indy-parents-in-classrooms-to-teach","html_content":"

At Moorhead Community Resource Center, kids waiting for a haircut are able to get help improving their reading skills.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/chalkbeat-fellowship-puts-indy-parents-in-classrooms-to-teach","title":"Chalkbeat: Fellowship puts Indy parents in classrooms to teach","summary":"At Moorhead Community Resource Center, kids waiting for a haircut are able to get help improving their reading skills.","date_modified":"2025-07-30T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wish-tv-marian-university-partners-with-rise-indy-for-literacy","html_content":"

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– RISE Indy celebrated the graduation of its inaugural Freedom Readers Fellowship participants, a program designed to equip parents and caregivers with essential reading skills.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wish-tv-marian-university-partners-with-rise-indy-for-literacy","title":"WISH-TV: Marian University partners with RISE Indy for literacy","summary":"INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– RISE Indy celebrated the graduation of its inaugural Freedom Readers Fellowship participants, a program designed to equip parents and caregivers with essential reading skills.","date_modified":"2025-06-25T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/indianapolis-recorder-ips-seniors-win-50000-in-scholarships","html_content":"

“We need to come together as a community to really celebrate kids and their success,” said Jasmin Shaheed-Young, president and CEO of Rise Indy, a nonprofit that advocates for improved outcomes in public education.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/indianapolis-recorder-ips-seniors-win-50000-in-scholarships","title":"Indianapolis Recorder: IPS seniors win $50,000 in scholarships","summary":"“We need to come together as a community to really celebrate kids and their success,” said Jasmin Shaheed-Young, president and CEO of Rise Indy, a nonprofit that advocates for improved outcomes in public education.","date_modified":"2025-05-08T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wish-tv-rise-indy-awards-ips-seniors-scholarships-on-signing-day","html_content":"

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Friday is college signing day for Indianapolis Public Schools seniors.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wish-tv-rise-indy-awards-ips-seniors-scholarships-on-signing-day","title":"WISH-TV: RISE Indy awards IPS seniors scholarships on Signing day","summary":"INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Friday is college signing day for Indianapolis Public Schools seniors.","date_modified":"2025-05-02T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wish-tv-circle-city-leaders-program-empowers-community-advocacy","html_content":"

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — RISE is working to improve Indianapolis schools through its Circle City Leaders program, which aims to empower community members to become education advocates.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wish-tv-circle-city-leaders-program-empowers-community-advocacy","title":"WISH-TV: Circle City Leaders program empowers community advocacy","summary":"INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — RISE is working to improve Indianapolis schools through its Circle City Leaders program, which aims to empower community members to become education advocates.","date_modified":"2025-04-21T18:43:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wish-tv-freedom-readers-program-promotes-literacy-and-bonding","html_content":"

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Rise, an educational advocacy nonprofit, is working to promote literacy and educational excellence in Indianapolis schools through its Freedom Readers program.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wish-tv-freedom-readers-program-promotes-literacy-and-bonding","title":"WISH-TV: Freedom Readers program promotes literacy and bonding","summary":"INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Rise, an educational advocacy nonprofit, is working to promote literacy and educational excellence in Indianapolis schools through its Freedom Readers program.","date_modified":"2025-04-11T21:22:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/indianapolis-recorder-a-call-for-unity-equity-and-opportunity","html_content":"

Jasmin Shaheed-Young: As a proud product of three Indianapolis public school systems and as a mother of three children navigating the overwhelming, often exhausting maze of school choices, I know the pain and frustration...

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/indianapolis-recorder-a-call-for-unity-equity-and-opportunity","title":"Indianapolis Recorder: A call for unity, equity and opportunity","summary":"Jasmin Shaheed-Young: As a proud product of three Indianapolis public school systems and as a mother of three children navigating the overwhelming, often exhausting maze of school choices, I know the pain and frustration...","date_modified":"2025-04-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/ibj-beyond-polarization%E2%80%94putting-kids-at-center-of-education","html_content":"

Jasmin Shaheed-Young: As I reflect on the current state of education in our city and state, I find myself increasingly concerned with the growing polarization that is dominating the conversation. We’re witnessing debates...

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/ibj-beyond-polarization%E2%80%94putting-kids-at-center-of-education","title":"IBJ: Beyond polarization—putting kids at center of education","summary":"Jasmin Shaheed-Young: As I reflect on the current state of education in our city and state, I find myself increasingly concerned with the growing polarization that is dominating the conversation. We’re witnessing debates...","date_modified":"2025-03-07T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/rise-united-frequently-asked-questions","html_content":"

RISE UNITED exists to build education champions who advocate for increased resources in schools, ensuring that graduates are better prepared for college, careers, and life. Below, we answer some of the most common questi...

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We’re pleased to share that 11 Indianapolis-area parents and caregivers have been selected for RISE UNITED's inaugural Freedom Readers Fellowship. This impactful 16-week program will equip participants with essential kno...

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INDIANAPOLIS — New Indiana standardized testing results revealed only slight growth in the classroom since last year and scores still aren't as high as they should be. One organization is trying to change that.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wrtvive-improved-in-school-a-lot","title":"WRTV:'I've improved in school a lot'","summary":"INDIANAPOLIS — New Indiana standardized testing results revealed only slight growth in the classroom since last year and scores still aren't as high as they should be. One organization is trying to change that.","date_modified":"2024-07-25T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wishtv-freedom-readers-developing-a-love-for-literacy","html_content":"

Amy Alfonseca, a 12-year-old student, and Shcarlett Estrad from RISE UNITED joined to talk about how kids are using their summer break to read more.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/wishtv-freedom-readers-developing-a-love-for-literacy","title":"WISHTV: Freedom Readers-Developing a love for literacy","summary":"Amy Alfonseca, a 12-year-old student, and Shcarlett Estrad from RISE UNITED joined to talk about how kids are using their summer break to read more.","date_modified":"2024-07-24T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/rise-uniteds-freedom-readers","html_content":"

With kids out of school for the summer, many are using the extra time to read. But for many, 73% of Marion County students in fact, currently struggle with reading.\nNow, Rise United, has created Freedom Readers, a progra...

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/rise-uniteds-freedom-readers","title":"RISE UNITED's Freedom Readers","summary":"With kids out of school for the summer, many are using the extra time to read. But for many, 73% of Marion County students in fact, currently struggle with reading.\nNow, Rise United, has created Freedom Readers, a progra...","date_modified":"2024-07-17T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/freedom-readers-helping-kids-in-marion-county-read-better","html_content":"

In Marion County, many kids find reading tough. 73% of students struggle with it. To help, a group called RISE UNITED started a free workshop called Freedom Readers.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/freedom-readers-helping-kids-in-marion-county-read-better","title":"Freedom Readers: Helping kids in Marion County read better","summary":"In Marion County, many kids find reading tough. 73% of students struggle with it. To help, a group called RISE UNITED started a free workshop called Freedom Readers.","date_modified":"2024-06-26T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/freedom-readers-boosts-student-interest-in-the-science-of-reading","html_content":"

During the June Indianapolis City-County Council’s Education Committee meeting, the committee heard a presentation from RISE.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/freedom-readers-rhythm-to-reading-workshop","title":"Freedom Readers Rhythm to Reading Workshop ","summary":"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE","date_modified":"2024-04-26T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/rise-united-kicks-off-freedom-readers","html_content":"

INDIANAPOLIS—RISE UNITED, a local nonprofit advancing education justice within Indianapolis schools, is launching its first Freedom Readers workshop on June 15 with 252 participants who signed up. The eight-week literacy...

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/rise-united-kicks-off-freedom-readers","title":"RISE UNITED Kicks off Freedom Readers","summary":"INDIANAPOLIS—RISE UNITED, a local nonprofit advancing education justice within Indianapolis schools, is launching its first Freedom Readers workshop on June 15 with 252 participants who signed up. The eight-week literacy...","date_modified":"2023-06-14T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/circle-city-leaders","html_content":"

We are seeking applicants dedicated to their community who believe all children deserve access to excellent public education, and are eager to become more involved.

","url":"https://riseunited.org/news/f/circle-city-leaders","title":"CIRCLE CITY LEADERS","summary":"We are seeking applicants dedicated to their community who believe all children deserve access to excellent public education, and are eager to become more involved.","date_modified":"2020-02-05T17:13:00Z"}]}