To celebrate World Tutor Day, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work our tutors do and why they make such an impact on the students and schools they serve.
Building an Educator Pipeline: The Journey from Tutor to Teacher
Many of our members have used their tutoring experience as a springboard into careers in public education. To learn more, we spoke to more than a dozen alumni of our education programs who have gone to jobs as teachers, paraeducators, and interventionists.
Tutor Sets Sights on Career as School Social Worker
Becoming a Scholar Coach has been just what Alexis needed to propel her career forward as a social worker. Before…
Engaging Students to Become Better Readers
Ginny always wanted to work in a school, but worried she wouldn’t be qualified. With no formal education degree or…
After Helping 100 Students Over Four Fantastic Years, One Tutor Says Farewell… For Now
At the end of her fourth and final year serving in Reading Corps, Sue and the rest of the school community aren’t quite ready for her to leave. And she might not have to!
Part-Time Service, Powerful Results
When Zografia and her family got settled in Minnesota after moving from Greece, she looked for an opportunity to get…
Reading Tutor Reflects on Her “Why”
Ruby is a Reading Tutor in Mississippi. Serving in her third year, she has become a well-loved figure in her…
Idaho state officials visit schools to see Reading Corps’ impact
Reading Tutor Sherrill practices reading skills with students at Rock Creek Elementary. Photo credit of Times-News. Two Idaho elementary schools…
Reading Corps Launches in Idaho
We are excited to announce that Reading Corps is now serving students in Idaho! The first tutors began training and…