Evan and Andrea work together daily, practicing reading fluency and comprehension. Andrea has seen him transform from an uncertain reader to a curious, more independent reader.
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New Literacy First Study Validates Program Effectiveness
Literacy First has a 30-year track record of proven effectiveness, with empirical evidence demonstrating the benefits it conveys to young students. A rigorous study of Literacy First was recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Reading and Writing and revealed new insights into the program’s efficacy.
Read MoreNavigating Multilingual Learner Support With Patience, Persistence, and Connection
This past year, about 65% of Literacy First students identified as multilingual, who spoke a language other than English at home or were enrolled in a dual language or English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. One of our English literacy tutors, Andrea, supported a French-speaking student who was simultaneously learning to speak and read in English. Andrea shares how she adapted her approach to best support her student’s multilingual learning process and subsequent growth.
Read MoreEmbracing Bilingualism and the Learning Process
Working as a bilingual tutor for Literacy First was an incredibly transformative experience. It reshaped the way I think about education, language, and even how I want to raise my own children in the future.
Read MorePracticing Positive Self-Talk With Damien
It can be very difficult to shift your attitude, but if you have a positive mindset and are willing, you can do anything you set your mind to. Damien is a perfect example of this.
Read MoreWhere the Heart Is: Sharing Wisdom From My Service Year and Living in Texas
Lauren served as an AmeriCorps member with Literacy First before pursuing medical school. She moved from North Dakota to Texas for her year of service as an English Literacy Tutor and quickly found ways to get involved in her new community. In this blog, Lauren reflects on what she learned from her experience and what she will take with her in her future career as a physician.
Read MoreFalling in Love With Reading With Roshina
Learning to read is more than just learning to sound out the words on a page. As Maria discovered while working with one student, Roshina, it’s also about building an identity as a reader by understanding and connecting with stories. Find out how Roshina developed a deeper love for reading with Maria’s support.
Read MoreAnswering the Call to Teach
Mariana came to Literacy First during a transitional time in her life after graduating college, and wasn’t sure what her next step would be after serving. She didn’t expect to fall in love with teaching and pursue it as the next step in her career, but after her first year of service she decided to return and work toward her teaching certification.
Read MoreGrowing Confidence with Lydia
Countless Literacy First tutors have witnessed first-hand the joy and confidence that students unlock once they find the key to reading. This was the case for Jenny, who is now in her second year as a tutor. Last year, Jenny had the pleasure of working with Lydia and seeing her confidence grow throughout the year. Jenny shares Lydia’s story here.
Read MoreTutoring with Empathy
Teaching children how to read is just one aspect of what Literacy First tutors do each day. In order to focus during their time with their tutors, students need a safe space for learning. Rebecca, shares how one of her students taught her that patience and empathy are essential skills in education.
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