Empower Students with Learning Challenges to Thrive

The Shadow Project is a nonprofit that offers school-based programs, proven to help K-8 students with learning challenges — like dyslexia, ADHD, autism and trauma — build skills for school and life success.

Building Student Strengths

Teachers use The Shadow Project to build students’ motivation, increase their confidence, and become joyful readers.

Children who once wondered, “What’s wrong with me?” learn to believe in themselves and gain up to 2 years in reading ability. Learn more about our programs.

Closing the Opportunity Gap in Special Education

Lacking the tools to meet their learning needs, nearly 40% of students with disabilities don’t get to graduate with their peers. Educational disparities are magnified for students from Black, Latino, and other communities of color.

Working with talented teachers, The Shadow Project has helped more than 15,000 of these capable learners unleash their potential.

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