When kids read, they succeed.
Through third grade, children learn to read. From fourth grade on, they read to learn. Research shows that third-grade reading proficiency is a powerful predictor of later academic achievement. A student who is not at least moderately successful in reading by the third grade is unlikely to graduate from high school. When kids read, they can succeed.
Schools of Hope, a United Way-led initiative in partnership with Racine Unified School District, local businesses and community members, provides young children with tutors on a regular basis to increase reading achievement in the early grades.
We would like to thank the amazing support of our Schools of Hope tutors who have dedicated their time to provide tutoring sessions to our students. Since 2012, Schools of Hope tutors have provided over 28,000 hours of tutoring to first, second and third grade students in Racine and Burlington.
Join our Schools of Hope tutor team!
The Schools of Hope volunteer tutor application is currently open through September 25. We are in need of volunteers to support the growth of confident, capable readers.Tutoring sessions take place at participating schools, during the school day. No experience is necessary and all training and materials are provided.
Tutors are needed to cover consistent weekly tutoring sessions. Commitment is a minimum of 30 minutes per week from November through mid-May. If you are unable to commit as a weekly tutor, you can team up with a friend/coworker to cover the weekly commitment (tutor team). Substitute tutors are also needed.
See the videos below to learn more about the difference you can make as a Schools of Hope tutor.
Unable to volunteer but want to support Schools of Hope? Your tax-deductible donation provides training, resources and support so Schools of Hope tutors, students and teachers can succeed.