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 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 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.
Read MoreThe Gift of Reading with Julian
You know you’ve made an impact on a first grader when he brings you a Minecraft-themed gift at the end of the school year. It was the last day of school, and it was time to say goodbye to each of my students before school let out and summer officially started.
Read MoreThe Power of Perseverance: Izaiah’s Reading Journey
Reflection written by Skylar Joseph, 2022-2024 English Literacy Tutor and AmeriCorps Leader As I reflect on my journey with Literacy First, a profound story of service comes to mind—one that […]
Read MoreSweet Girl: My Wish for Sara
As the school year drew to a close this past spring, Literacy First tutors overwhelmingly wished for one thing—more time with the students who were so close to graduating but […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Cristina López: Former Tutor, Current Staff
Cristina López began her journey with Literacy First as a tutor in the early 2000’s when Literacy First was known as ACE: A Community for Education. Her time as a […]
Read MoreMeet Literacy First Director Claire Hagen Alvarado, Ed.L.D.
For Literacy First Director Claire Hagen Alvarado, Ed.L.D., a lifetime of both personal and professional experiences have converged to inform her passion for bilingualism and literacy, and her dedication to providing students with the environment within which they feel safe taking the risks needed to develop those skills.
Read MoreReading with Friends
A story about three friends learning to read at different times and in different ways with the same Literacy First tutor.
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