Minnesota Reading Corps

What Minnesota Reading Corps does

Minnesota Reading Corps is a nonprofit, AmeriCorps-delivered high-impact tutoring program founded in 2003 and administered by Ampact (legal entity: Reading and Math Inc.). It operates three core programs: Reading Corps for kindergarten through third-grade students, Math Corps for kindergarten through eighth-grade students, and Early Learning Corps for preschool-age children (ages 3-5). Programs deliver a minimum of 100 minutes per week of structured, small-group or one-on-one tutoring during the school day using research-based interventions aligned to school curriculum and multi-tiered systems of support. Tutors are trained AmeriCorps members who receive continuous coaching from internal coaches and coaching specialists, with regular progress monitoring assessments feeding data-driven lesson adjustments.

The organization delivers services across 12 states through a dual-channel model: direct school partnerships managed by Ampact and licensed partner organizations (Colorado Youth for a Change, Hope Networks Michigan Education Corps, North Dakota licensee). Since inception the programs have served more than 638,000 students through 2,750+ partner schools and mobilized over 29,000 AmeriCorps members, with 3,000+ tutors active annually and more than 3 million tutoring sessions delivered in the 2024-25 school year.

Funding is diversified across AmeriCorps federal grants, state AmeriCorps commissions (ServeMinnesota, ServeIdaho, ServeWisconsin, California Volunteers, Volunteer Mississippi, etc.), corporate and community foundations (W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Cummins Foundation, Kohler Foundation, Northwestern Mutual, American Family Insurance, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation), and individual donations. Tutoring is free to families; schools pay minimal site fees. The organization has built a teacher pipeline through Teacher Pathways partnerships with University of Minnesota, Mercer University, Georgia State University, and Edgewood University, addressing the national tutor shortage while developing the educator workforce.

Name

Minnesota Reading Corps

Legal name

Reading and Math Inc.

Website

https://readingandmath.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Minnesota Reading Corps, operated by Ampact, delivers AmeriCorps-funded high-impact tutoring in reading, math, and early learning to preschool through eighth-grade students across 12 states through 2,750+ partner schools, mobilizing 3,000+ trained tutors annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Remedial Reading & Literacy Intervention (EDANAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA), Literacy & Reading Intervention (Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension) (EDAKADAA)

Keywords

• AmeriCorps tutoring programs
• Early literacy intervention
• High-impact tutoring
• Math tutoring services
• Preschool reading support

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. AmeriCorps Federal Funding: Primary funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service. AmeriCorps provides funding and oversight for national service programs including Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps.
2. State AmeriCorps Commission Partnerships: State commissions administer AmeriCorps funds and oversee programs in their states (e.g., ServeMinnesota, ServeIdaho, ServeWisconsin). Provides operational funding and program oversight.
3. Philanthropic Donations: Individual and organizational donations support program expansion and operations. Contact: [email protected]
4. Site Fees: Some locations pay a small site fee for hosting tutors. The fee varies by location and is generally nominal, keeping programs cost-effective for schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Minnesota Reading Corps, operated by Ampact, delivers AmeriCorps-based high-impact tutoring programs in reading, math, and early learning to students from preschool through eighth grade. Trained AmeriCorps member tutors are placed in partner schools to provide research-based, data-driven interventions during the school day, with continuous coaching, progress monitoring, and alignment to school curriculum and multi-tiered systems of support.

Product overview

Minnesota Reading Corps operates as part of Ampact's national high-impact tutoring portfolio, offering three core AmeriCorps-based tutoring programs (Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps) that provide evidence-based, data-driven interventions in schools across multiple states. The programs are delivered by trained AmeriCorps member tutors who receive ongoing coaching and use progress monitoring systems. The portfolio includes supplementary pathways like the Minnesota Grow Your Own Teacher (MNGOT) program and broader Teacher Pathways initiatives that help tutors transition into careers as licensed educators. Programs are available in multiple states either directly operated or through licensed partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reading Corps AmeriCorps-based reading tutoring program providing individualized, research-based interventions to kindergarten through third grade students who need extra support to achieve reading proficiency. Tutors serve in schools full-time or part-time, delivering 20-minute tutoring sessions totaling 100 minutes per week, with progress tracking and coaching.
• Math Corps AmeriCorps-based math tutoring program providing high-impact tutoring to kindergarten through eighth grade students. Tutors help students learn to work through math problems and find solutions, with interventions designed to prepare students for algebra by end of 8th grade.
• Early Learning Corps AmeriCorps-based early childhood tutoring program placing tutors in preschool classrooms to provide extra academic support and encouragement for children ages 3-5. The program promotes individualized learning experiences through play, song, instruction, activities, and conversation to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten readiness.
• Minnesota Grow Your Own Teacher (MNGOT) Pathway program in partnership with University of Minnesota enabling Reading Corps or Math Corps tutors to earn a Master of Education (MEd) and K-6 teaching license while serving as tutors. The two-year, 36-credit hybrid program includes coursework, field experience, and student teaching with tuition assistance through AmeriCorps Segal Education Awards and university scholarships.
• Teacher Pathways Career development initiative providing tutoring-to-teaching pathways across multiple states. Partners with universities including University of Minnesota (MNGOT), Mercer University (Georgia), Georgia State University, and Edgewood University (Wisconsin) to help tutors transition into licensed educators with tuition grants and education awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students who received Reading Corps tutoring demonstrated growth equivalent to an extra 50%-90% of a year of schooling
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism that provides funding and oversight for Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps programs. The agency provides the primary funding and institutional framework for these AmeriCorps national service programs.
• ServeMinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServeMinnesota is the state's administrator for federal AmeriCorps funds, overseeing AmeriCorps programs and members in Minnesota. As the birthplace of Reading Corps, serves as a key program administrator and partner.
• National Science & Service Collaborative (NSSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSSC provides research, development and evaluation to ensure strong outcomes and maximum impact for Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps. Works alongside Ampact teams to evaluate and enhance how programs promote student success.
• University of MinnesotaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Minnesota - Twin Cities College of Education and Human Development for Minnesota Grow Your Own Teacher (MNGOT) program. Five-semester, 36-credit pathway to K-6 licensure and Master of Education. Generous scholarships available.
• ServeIdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState's AmeriCorps commission that administers and funds Reading Corps and Math Corps programs in Idaho. Program launched in 2023.
• Wisconsin Department of Public InstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education department that provides partial funding and endorsement for Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps programs in Wisconsin.
• California VolunteerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia's state service commission that administers AmeriCorps programs and provides funding for Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps in California. Programs launched in 2019.
• The Big LiftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting early learning programs in California through Reading Corps and Early Learning Corps.
• Volunteer MississippicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState's AmeriCorps commission that administers and supports Reading Corps and Math Corps programs in Mississippi.
• Colorado Youth for a ChangeflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed partner organization that operates Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps programs in Colorado. Administers programs locally including recruitment, training, and deployment of tutors.
• Mercer University (Enterprise Learning Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for tutors in Georgia to pursue teaching certification and degrees. Provides programs including Paraprofessionals for Initial Teacher Certification (BS.Ed & MAT), Early Learning and Development Program, and Graduate Students programs with tuition grants.
• Georgia State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for tutors in Georgia who have a bachelor's degree to apply to graduate programs in education with five concentration options: Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, ESOL, and World Language Education.
• Edgewood UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Wisconsin for tutors and alumni to earn M.A. and teaching license at low to no cost (less than $10,000 total program cost) with Segal Education Award eligibility.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tutor.com: Online on-demand tutoring platform serving K-12 and higher-education students, including through school and library partnerships. Competes for the same school-district tutoring dollars but with a digital rather than in-person AmeriCorps service delivery approach.
• Varsity Tutors: Large online and in-person tutoring platform serving K-12, college, and adult learners. Targets overlapping learner populations (struggling K-12 students, families seeking supplemental academic support) with a technology-led, paid-tutor model that competes for district and parent tutoring spend.

Broad incumbents

• Sylvan Learning: Established commercial tutoring franchise serving K-12 students with personalized instruction in reading, math, and test prep. Overlaps with Reading Corps/Math Corps on literacy and math intervention customer needs but operates a paid, franchise-based private-pay model.
• Khan Academy: Free online learning platform offering K-12 instruction in reading, math, and other subjects, widely used as supplemental support in schools. Competes indirectly for the same at-risk student minutes of practice and increasingly partnerships with school districts seeking scalable academic support.
• Kumon: Global commercial supplemental education franchise focused on math and reading skills development for K-12 students. Overlapping learner outcomes (foundational math and reading proficiency) with a paid, self-paced, parent-funded model rather than district partnership.

Direct peers

• City Year: AmeriCorps national service program placing near-peer tutors and mentors in K-12 schools for academic and social-emotional support. Same AmeriCorps-funded service delivery model, similar target customers (school districts), similar reliance on stipend-paid tutors and federal funding.
• BellXcel: National nonprofit focused on out-of-school time and summer learning, including academic tutoring and enrichment for K-12 students in high-need communities. Comparable operating model with research-backed tutoring, district partnerships, and reliance on federal and philanthropic funding.
• Reading Partners: National nonprofit that mobilizes volunteer tutors to deliver one-on-one reading tutoring to K-5 students in under-resourced schools. Closely aligned mission (literacy intervention via in-school volunteer tutoring), similar target beneficiary population (struggling K-3 readers), and analogous evidence-based volunteer delivery model.
• Saga Education: Nonprofit providing high-impact math tutoring to high school students using near-peer tutors. Operates with a very similar high-impact tutoring methodology focused on math proficiency, serves school districts as the primary customer, and has published RCT-level evidence of effectiveness in math tutoring.

Others

• AmeriCorps (Federal Agency): Federal agency that funds and oversees the AmeriCorps national service programs that Minnesota Reading Corps depends on. Not a direct competitor but the most important upstream enabler/funder whose budget and policy decisions materially shape the organization's operating context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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