Welcome to LexLiftKC
Where Literacy Lifts Futures.
From after-school programs to one-on-one tutoring, we partner with educators, families and schools to close literacy gaps, raise test scores, and prepare students for the real world and real results.
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Proven Results. Real Growth
Going beyond averages—our students produce measurable results. With gains as high as 22 RIT points on the NWEA Reading assessment. The median growth across all students was 17 points, reflecting consistent and meaningful improvement across various ability levels.
Our success is rooted in a bite-sized, skill-specific literacy curriculum that makes reading and writing accessible—without overwhelming students: focused instruction, engaging strategies, and test-aligned practice that meets learners exactly where they are.Whether they’re catching up or aiming higher, our students don’t just grow—they thrive.
The Journey to Lift
How we rose up to become innovators in education.
LexLiftKC was built from the classroom up—by an educator who saw the gap between what students could do with their hands and what they struggled to do on paper. In 2021, while running after-school programming in Kansas City’s urban schools, we realized something: we were preparing students for the real world, but not giving them the reading skills to survive it.
Small Group Literacy Tutoring
Targeted reading and writing instruction for students with IEPs, dyslexia, or underperformance—built to close gaps and boost confidence fast.
EOC & ACT Test Prep Cycles
Short, focused sessions that teach students how to annotate, structure essays, and master vocabulary aligned to Missouri state standards and college readiness benchmarks.
Educator Coaching & Literacy Mentorship
One-on-one or department-wide support to help teachers scaffold texts, boost classroom engagement, and improve student outcomes—especially for struggling readers.
After-School Literacy Labs (Institutional Partnerships)
On-site or virtual programs that supplement classroom learning with data-driven instruction, designed to raise reading scores and reduce teacher burnou
Boosting Businesses
77.8%
Measurable Growth
13.4%
Average Growth
39%
Gained 20% or Higher in One Semester
42.7%
Highest Individual Student Growth
Process
The simple method behind our success
01
Analysis & Research
We start by analyzing student performance data to identify strengths, gaps, and patterns. From there, we work with families, schools, or teachers to set personalized literacy goals that are measurable and motivating.
02
Strategic Planning & Skill Mapping
Once goals are defined, we create a custom literacy plan that aligns with testing standards and real-world learning needs—keeping everything targeted, paced, and practical.
03
Annotation & Analysis Training
Students are taught to break down texts and questions efficiently—learning how to quickly spot author’s purpose, key claims, and deeper meanings through a simple, repeatable annotation method.
04
Ongoing Support
From writing full essays to analyzing nonfiction, students apply what they’ve learned in structured sessions—supported by consistent feedback, weekly growth checks, and encouragement every step of the way.
Success Stories
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Ms. G, girl—you actually taught me something. I went up 100 points since last year! I love you.”
— 10th Grade Student, KCPS
Incredibly knowledgeable with their content—and more importantly, they know how to get it through to students. You can see the difference in the data and in the kids.
Building Principal, KCPS