Every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn

Inspired by the belief that all children deserve an equal opportunity to learn, our mission is to provide volunteer tutoring and mentoring to Ravenswood students.

Nearly 200 All Students Matter volunteers work with talented teachers to support the success of students in the Ravenswood City School District serving communities in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park. Ravenswood schools are located in the heart of Silicon Valley and surrounded by some of the finest public schools in the United States. However, the latest statistics tell a different story about these communities:

• 89% Low income
• 60% English language learners
• Over 80% Reading below grade level
• 88% Math skills below grade level

• ​​Over 40% Homeless or lack control over their housing

*Source: Ed-Data.org

​​ASM supports students facing these challenges. Each dedicated volunteer is a consistent, caring presence in the lives of these children, working weekly in the same classroom with the same students throughout the school year. Ravenswood teachers partner with our volunteers to help improve academic performance and social-emotional well being of the students.

We provide three programs

In-classroom support

Teachers utilize volunteers to assist students, one-on-one or in a small group, with reading, writing or math every week during the school year.

Literacy intervention program

Guided by school literacy coaches, volunteers provide daily structured intervention to improve the literacy skills of selected students every week during the school year.

Mentoring book club

In each 5th grade classroom, volunteers assist in a 12-week program for selected students designed to foster academic and social-emotional growth.

Interested in supporting the All Students Matter mission?

Become a volunteer

No prior tutoring is required. We provide training and ongoing support. Learn how to become a volunteer.

Become a donor

You can​ make a difference by donating today.

"ASM volunteers really care for the kids. It is clear that each volunteer really wants to make an impact in the students' lives."
​~ 3rd Grade Teacher

"ASM volunteers do a great job of creating relationships with my students which is reflected in their academic and social success."
​~ 2nd Grade Teacher

Thank you volunteers and supporters!