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Home About REF Programs Services Events Activities News Contact Us More Opening Books to Open Doors WELCOME TO THE RUSSELL EDUCATION FOUNDATION Empowering and inspiring youth through education the Russell Education Foundation is dedicated to breaking the cycle of illiteracy and equipping students with the tools they need to thrive as successful engaged citizens. WE BELIEVE Our vision is to close the achievement gap for students in South Florida by providing highquality afterschool and summer learning programs that inspire growth learning and success. The Russell Education Foundation REF embodies key principles prioritizing learning at the core of our mission fostering connections between parents schools and Russell Reading Rooms and assessing program quality outcomes tailored for afterschool environments. GIVING CHILDREN THE SKILLS TO SUCCEED Since 1999 the Russell Education Foundation has positively influenced the lives of more than 20000 lowincome students and their families.