BEYOND BASICS
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November 19, 2012
Beyond Basics far exceeds the expectations of what most tutoring programs provide for children in vulnerable neighborhoods in Detroit. Not only do they provide one-on-one, intensive daily literacy tutoring, they provide students with wonderful opportunities to achieve a well-rounded learning experience, all during school hours. In addition to the reading program, Beyond Basics provides enrichment programs such as Art with the Masters, Expanding Horizons, and Publishing Center. The joy that children have when participating in these programs is contagious, spilling over into their families and neighborhoods. I have personally seen that change that this organization can make in students' lives, and it is more than remarkable. This nonprofit is one that goes above and beyond the call of duty to serve children's educational needs, and one that I would highly recommend to anyone.
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Very Well
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2012
November 19, 2012
Beyond Basics addresses a critical need and responsibility: providing at risk children the proper framework to learn to read and write at grade level. This single ability is the greatest predictor of success. Without the ability to read, the life of the individual is severely limited. This organization has quietly helped thousands of students through the diligence of volunteers, donors and foundations. The Beyond Basics program really should be in place in ALL low performing schools in Detroit.
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Life-changing
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2012
September 29, 2011
Beyond Basics has grown from a small organization to a group impacting over 1000 at risk kids coming from families living in poverty and getting over 95% of them to read at grade level or above. This is amazing because it takes kids when the system has failed them in teaching them how to read and write. This skill is the one skill that acts as the predominant deciding factor whether kids will be able to take a good job and help build a community in detroit and elsewhere or be a burden on the system because they perpetuate a cycle of poverty, crime and a large burden on society. There are few things as important as breaking that cycle and giving an opportunity for kids to have a future that doesn't involve a 65% chance of better of jail time, teen pregnancy and poverty.
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seek to expand the program so it takes over all literacy aspects in the detroit school district.
November 19, 2012
Beyond Basics does for children what few or no other program does. It identifies children who do not read at their grade level and it works with these students to eliminate this gap. This, in turn, allows kids who go through Beyond Basics' programs to follow along at their grade level. This makes a huge difference in their ability to follow along and do well in school and in their future academic success. There is no better way to invest in the lives' of children. I highly recommend this organization.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2012
November 19, 2012
This is a wonderful organization that reaches many children in the city of Detroit, teaching them how to read. It is run by a wonderful woman Pam Good who hires skilled tutors that go into these under served communities. Children and Adults all benefit!
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2012
October 30, 2012
It is an Honor to be apart of supporting Pam Good and her incredible team at Beyond Basics. This program has proven results of getting students to read at their grade level within 6 weeks. In addition, the Publishing Center bounds books from the students original stories. How powerful to have students see their own stories in a book form. It is inspiring when you observe these students in Beyond Basics classrooms learning to read on-on-one with a tutor.These children are our future, learning to read is essential for their future.
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Definitely
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2012
February 28, 2012
Earlier this school year Mrs. Pamela Good came into my office and expressed a desire to bring her organization Beyond Basics here to Finney High School. She shared information about her program and that customarily they tutor and mentor students on the elementary level. My first thought was that Beyond Basics may not work with high school students. But fortunately I decided to give it a chance. Well only four months later, the Beyond Basics Team has become an immeasurable member of our school family. Dozens of students have received one-to-one Reading help. We have launched a school newspaper and our students have heard from two corporate VPs, a Division 1 Athletic Director, an Astronaut and the Mayor of the City of Detroit. Most importantly the unique support that the Beyond Basics Team brings to our school is totally funded by community without any financial burden on the school or school district.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2012
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October 16, 2011
2 people found this review helpful
I recently retired and approached Beyond Basics as a volunteer based upon the tremendous value this organization provided the community. It has been my pleasure to be associated with the level of dedication and professionalism Beyond Basics provides.
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A lot
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2011
September 30, 2011
It is an honor to be associated with Beyond Basics. The impact that their programs have on the lives of at-risk children in the Detroit inner city is astounding! They deliver what they promise; that is, to change the destinies of the children with whom they come in contact. Teaching children to read, then following that up with volunteer mentors who reinforce reading and writing skills truly opens doors to them that were shut prior to that learning experience. Opportunities to expand the worlds of kids who otherwise would never leave their neighborhoods and classroom atmospheres that provide unmatched encouragement and esteem-building activities round out a program that is unmatched in the Detroit area. Beyond Basics: an unqualified homerun for Detroit’s kids, and ultimately, for the future of Detroit!
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Definitely
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Life-changing
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Quite well
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Definitely
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2011
September 29, 2011
Beyond Basics is extremely effective in helping children who read below grade level get the extra help they need to move up to grade level in a short time. Their use of employed staff along with volunteers helps every fund raised dollar go farther. I have seen many programs that talk about what they can do. Beyond Basics just does it. Amazing program with amazing results.
They also bring writing opportunities to the children, by helping kids to write books. BB then has them typed, and put into a book format for the child to illustrate and take home. This program makes learning fun! I love watching the smiles on kids faces as they realize they can read.
Too often inner city children in Detroit only hear what they can't do. Beyond Basics helps to show them what they can do.
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My company adopted a Detroit Elementary School and now we have a Beyond Basics room at that school. Change is happening! Kids are publishing books, struggling readers are getting help and expectations for the children are rising.
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Figure out a way to impact more schools. Maybe incorporate volunteers in the tutoring process to bring down the cost so we could get to more kids.
September 29, 2011
I have worked with the organization, Beyond Basics for over 5 years. The reading and writing programs that they provide in Detroit's Public Schools really work to make a difference in the lives of so many underserved children. I have visitied the schools that they serve. The children love the art program and light up when they talk about the projects that they work on. This is a great program that deserves to shine.