We are READY
Launching READY marks our commitment to ensure every student in Rochester has access to a great school – a place where every educator has high academic expectations for each student, where the power of parents is activated, and where every student feels supported to achieve their college or career goals.
READY (Rochester Education and Development for Youth) is an outgrowth of a two-year community engagement process under the Rochester Education Fellowship led by Dr. Shanai Lee and supported by community-based organizations, national and local foundations, and community members. READY is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to driving positive change in Rochester's public school systems.
READY’s mission is to increase the number of high-quality schools for Rochester’s children through Community-driven approaches and strategies.
READY will achieve this mission by partnering with Rochester families, educators, community members, and existing not-for-profits to foster more quality schools for the children who need them most.