The KQED News Mind/Shift – Clare Lombardo
“Tutoring and mentorship programs that pair up younger and older students are common. But most rely on high-achieving students. Reach turns the idea on its head: Hecker says most of the teenage tutors start the program reading between a fourth and sixth grade level. The tutors receive training in literacy instruction because for them, Reach isn’t just an after-school program — it’s a job. They get paid for the time they spend reading and writing with kids.” (more)