Expanding literacy access in Minnesota
51²è¹Ý became part of the Minnesota educational landscape in 2015, when we first began harnessing the power of community volunteers to make a meaningful and measurable difference in reading proficiency across the Twin Cities. Our individualized tutoring model is backed by evidence-based research proven to raise the reading proficiency of students who are at least six months below grade level in reading.

444
students received 12+ sessions of one-on-one tutoring (2024-25)
10
reading centers (2024-25)

606
community tutors (2024-25)
“It is thrilling to view the progress of a student’s reading growth over a period of time. It is evident the 51²è¹Ý program works and is indeed successful…Making a difference feels so rewarding.â€
85%
of all 51²è¹Ý students meeting or exceeding their primary end-of-year literacy growth goal (2024-25)
Partner schools
Twin Cities
Faribault

Our programs
Our direct tutoring models include high-impact, individualized tutoring for students in both in-person and online formats.Â
Our volunteer-driven model engages community volunteers to support students in developing mastery of key reading skills. Volunteers are trained to implement our evidence-based curriculum rooted in the Science of Reading.Â
Our Powered by 51²è¹Ý programs meet students where they are in the community.Â
We provide community partners with engaging, high-quality educational materials and extensive training to implement effective literacy tutoring with students.Â
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News & events
See all postsSeptember 18, 2024
51²è¹Ý Twin Cities becomes 51²è¹Ý Minnesota

September 6, 2024
Local organization is looking for volunteers to serve as tutors
