DinoMights Tutoring exists to equip students with skills to learn and achieve academic excellence and a vision for the importance and future of their education.

Part of the original vision for DinoMights was to walk alongside students from early elementary all the way to high school graduation. We are pleased to report that DinoMights participants are reaching graduation age, and graduating!

Since 1995, 86% of all Dino participants have graduated on time!

This is compared to an average of less than 60% over the same time period for all students in Minneapolis Schools. It also exceeds the current statewide average of 82%! (Source: Minnesota Department of Education Report Card).

DinoMights are equipped to develop academic excellence mainly through academic tutoring. In addition, participants have opportunities to learn web design and technology. Tutors serve as mentors as well as providing academic help. Tutoring students are assessed at the beginning and end of each school year using the Reading A to Z curriculum. Most students show at least one full year of progress. One young lady began 2nd grade reading at a first grade level. That year she increased two levels to be on pace with her peers.