Roots and Wings 2025 Year-End Message: A Year of Impact, Momentum, and Hope
A Year of Impact, Momentum, and Hope Roots and Wings 2025 Year-End Message: A Year of Impact, Momentum, and Hope By Ted Hoskinson, Founder As 2025 comes to a close, […]
Spreading Joy Through Literacy: How Project UpLift Is Supporting Young Readers This Holiday Season
At Roots and Wings, our mission has always been simple: help children learn, grow, and feel seen. Through Project UpLift, young readers in grades 1 through 3 receive free, after-school […]
Introducing the Roots and Wings Legacy Site: Simple Ways to Create a Lasting Impact
At Roots and Wings, we believe in the power of literacy to change a child’s future, and we know many supporters want their generosity to extend beyond today. That’s why […]
Meet BuddyBooks: An AI Reading Coach That Helps Kids Love Reading Again
At Roots and Wings, we’re relentlessly focused on what works for students. Project UpLift – our free, small-group after-school program led by certified teachers in Title One public elementary schools […]
How Personalized Instruction Transforms Learning
Through our free afterschool program, Project UpLift, students receive tailored instruction that adapts to their pace, interests, and learning style—especially in critical areas like literacy. Backed by research and driven by care, our small-group approach combines academic support with social-emotional learning to build skills, confidence, and connection. Personalized instruction isn’t just effective—it’s essential for equity, growth, and student success.
Embracing Innovation: How Roots and Wings is Bringing Early Literacy into the Future
At Roots and Wings, we’re reimagining early literacy with the help of innovative, AI-powered tools like BuddyBooks. Through Project UpLift, our proven reading intervention program for Title One schools in Palm Beach County, we’re helping struggling readers gain confidence, close the achievement gap, and prepare for a digital future. Technology doesn’t replace teachers—it empowers them. Together, we’re uplifting the next generation of learners.
The Impact of Project Uplift
Designed for students reading below grade level, this free afterschool program delivers personalized literacy support through small group instruction, certified tutors, and consistent mentorship. The results are remarkable: 91% of students improved their reading scores in year one. With over 1,100 students served across 15 Title I schools, Project UpLift helps young readers gain confidence, catch up, and thrive—backed by data, community, and heart.
The Joy of Learning — Fostering a Love of Learning
When learning is joyful, students thrive. At Roots and Wings, we’re creating classrooms where curiosity is celebrated, great teachers are recognized, and reading becomes a gateway to lifelong growth. Discover how fostering a love of learning builds confident, engaged, and resilient kids.
The Importance of Early Literacy: Why Reading by Third Grade Matters
Third grade reading is a key predictor of a child’s future success—and too many kids are falling behind. At Roots and Wings, we’re closing that gap with Project UpLift, our free, small-group literacy program that builds both skills and confidence. Learn why early reading matters and how our community is making a difference.
Addressing America’s Literacy Crisis
The latest data from the Nation’s Report Card reveals a steep decline in reading skills among fourth graders, with 40% now reading below basic levels. Chronic absenteeism, pandemic-related disruptions, and outdated teaching methods have compounded the issue. However, there is hope. States like Louisiana are seeing gains by adopting phonics-based instruction rooted in the science of reading. Pairing this with small-group instruction tailored by experienced teachers can drive meaningful progress. The time to act is now. Literacy is the foundation for future success, and proven solutions are within reach.