Reading sucked. I mean, I really hated it. My Read Right tutor showed me that reading isn't that hard when you look at it differently. I don't try to sound out the words any more. And I know why punctuation's there. Now, I know the author is telling me a story and my job is to read for meaning. TBH, it's the greatest. Really.
— Myaleah, Student, Grade 6, GA —
My daughter was struggling to read since trying to learn sight words in kindergarten. Her teachers would always put her in reading groups during the school year, but she was always still years behind in her reading. I was frustrated and did not know where to go, until I found ReadRight. I had tried other programs, but none of those helped her. I'm glad I tried another program one more time because she became a great reader. She's fluent when reading and if she doesn't know a word she can figure it out on her own, something she couldn't do before. Even though she is no longer in the program, it has allowed her to still grow and she can practice what she was taught. Now she enjoys reading.
— Amanda Kelley/ parent, CA —
Our granddaughter progressed from a tense and halting reader who was shy and inward, to one who not only discovered her ability to read excellently, but who actually enjoys reading! Today our granddaughter is a confident teenager who does well in school and loves to read. As the grandparents who supported this rapid transformation, we've received hugs and appreciation, but it is Read Right pioneer Dr. Dee Tadlock, and our granddaughter's expert Read Right tutor, who deserve the credit. Dr. Dee is a visionary leader. I have the greatest admiration for her contribution to the field of reading education, and for her heart-felt commitment to helping struggling readers. -- Submitted to LinkedIn
— Jack, Elias —
Read Right has found the solution to what we need to do to get students to read.
— Toni Pace, Former High School Principal, Washington —
I saw a student make a complete transformation. We heard that one of our small group instructors was doing (Read Right) with middle school struggling readers, so we asked to send one of our 9th graders down. Both his English and reading were weak when he started, but we were blown away after three months. His language imporved and he started opening up to other students and performing successfully in classes. I've never seen anything like it.
— Mr. Jamison, Brooklyn-area high school, NYC —
I didn't really think I had a reading problem. I've always been really good with school. My mom wanted me to try Read Right just to see what it might do. I was kind of surprised. They start out with easy text and, the harder it got, the more I struggled. I ran sentences together and didn't really know what to do with punctuation. Sometimes I couldn't even tell the tutor what I'd just read. It was messed up. In just two and half months my tutor helped me fix it. Now I read great. I know I'll be ready for high school.
— David, Grade 7, SC —
My two boys Jace & Aleph loved the tutoring. It has helped them so much. I can't even begin to explain how much of a Heaven sent this staff and instructors are. They are very patient and professional. This program really gets tailored to the child's needs. I love this program much I hope to train and work with them soon.
— KAREEMAH M., Homeschool, BRONX, New York —
My son really struggled with reading. He has some additional struggles, including anxiety, so we had decided to homeschool for the school year in the hopes that I might be able to catch him up to grade level. But at 7 1/2 and halfway through his first grade year, he was only reading two letter sight words that had been a LOT of work to get memorized. He felt self-conscious and hated trying to read.
Enter Read Right! Ashley W. was assigned as a tutor, and was a total dream. She was compassionate and patient, and never once made him feel stupid or ashamed for lack of knowledge or skill. I was also grateful he could do it for half an hour four days a week, rather than one hour at a time.
The program had him start with very, very short, predictive books. He gained pride and confidence with these, and steadily moved on to common picture books, then longer, more complex picture books. He graduated from the program five months ago now, and he is reading chapter books and told me recently "Mom, I'm a bookworm." It brought me to tears how much not only his skill has improved, but his attitude toward and enjoyment of reading, too.
I will forever be grateful for this program!! Thanks to all who contribute!
— Ariel Hatch, mother, Idaho Falls, ID —
