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Causes: Education, Preschools

Mission: AppleTree provides accelerated early language and literacy programs to the thousands of underserved preschoolers in Washington, DC to raise the trajectory of their future learning success.

Community Stories

8 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

A_Roberts General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

11/13/2024

Before my daughter started at AppleTree, she barely spoke, and I was worried about how she would adjust to a school environment. However, within just two weeks of attending, I noticed a remarkable change in her speech and confidence. It felt like a door had opened, and her personality began to shine through.

The staff at AppleTree is nothing short of amazing. They have created a warm, welcoming environment that makes the school feel like an extension of our family. Every teacher and staff member we’ve encountered has been friendly, approachable, and genuinely invested in my daughter’s growth.

It’s so easy to connect with everyone at the school, which has been a huge comfort as a parent. AppleTree has not only helped my daughter thrive but also reassured me that she is in the best hands possible. I’m so grateful to be a part of this incredible community!

RitzBaby Advisor

Rating: 5

10/24/2019

Extremely well run organization doing great work to support the children of Washington DC and beyond.

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preethi1 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/30/2010

My experience with AppleTree convinced me of the value of a focus in literacy and an early childhood educational focus. AppleTree achieves great results because of its model that includes excellent and well trained teachers, and classroom resources that touch the neediest children.

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rzint Board Member

Rating: 5

09/30/2010

I assisted Appletree Institute in a previous position with a foundation that offered financing support and guarantees for public charter schools. After I left that position, I was asked to join the Board of Trustees. Singularly: I am impressed that the organziation can help children who otherwise would enter kindergarten significantly behind their peers to perform at the same level of their peers. The data driven model and intensive staff training is making a difference for kids and a difference in our community that will endure for many years ahead.

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jenny16 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/30/2010

AppleTree is an important educational organization in Washington DC. They provide invaluable literacy-based education for children ages three and four.

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chuck4 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/30/2010

AppleTree is an organization that immediately touched me from my first exposure. Working to provide a better life for underserved children in the District of Columbia through early childhood development is something was very much needed in the District. Their results are outstnding and give children and opportunity for success in their early learning years.

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k9 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/30/2010

Coming from a public policy background, I value that AT has a sharp focus on putting in place effective educational practices. AT reviews the current research on how to help preschoolers get up to speed in their literacy skills, puts that research into practice, and then evaluates whether their work is up to par. This program can show that it is effective and is worthy of support.

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c-martin Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/27/2010

Apple Tree serves preschool children who are at risk of academic failure in one of the worst school systems in our nation - Washington, DC. The program is so successful that other states have hired them for teacher assessment and review implementation. They were just awarded an Obama I3 grant to take their program to others, and they are still growing their own school size. They opened 2 more sites this fall so their growth rate is strong. One Nobel Laureate economist recommends investment in young children as the best way to improve society; this program gathers hard data to support the program's success and works with and supports teachers in and out of the classroom. It is my highest philanthropic priority. Thank you.

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