John always knew he wanted to be a teacher. Seeing so many people in his family thrive as educators made…
What Are the Foundational Skills Every Reader Needs?
In the year 2000, the National Reading Panel released a report summarizing the most effective techniques for reading instruction. After…
From Zero to a Thousand Students Served in Just One Year
Determined to support more students and bring high-impact tutoring to new communities, two years ago our team in California began…
How Reading Corps Gave Hillary Her Start in Teaching
For many aspiring teachers, the road to the full-time classroom role is an uncharted path: the pressures of teaching are…
Finding the Confidence to Teach Through Reading Corps
For Mikayla, serving in Reading Corps didn’t just help her eventually become a teacher, it helped her discover her career…
Principal’s Perspective: Making an Impact in the Rural Community of Hill City, Minnesota
Tucked on the shores of Hill Lake in central northern Minnesota sits Hill City, a rural and tight-knit community. Hill…
Author, Educator, Tutor: A Q&A with Reading Corps Member Rochelle
Today we’re sharing a Q&A from AmeriCorps Mississippi with one of our all-star Reading Tutors, Rochelle! Before joining Reading Corps, Rochelle…
New Advisory Board to Expand Impact in Wisconsin
As Reading Corps begins its second decade of working to support students in Wisconsin, a new state-wide advisory board has…
2024 Nation’s Report Card: Math Scores Steady, Reading Declines Again
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) this week released the Nation’s Report Card, a study that tracks the reading…