Schools Of Hope - Tutors Needed

[Not part of the "farewell series," much more important]
TJM

SCHOOLS OF HOPE ? TUTORS NEEDED
09/28/06

WISC-TV

There are a number of factors that have contributed to the historic closing of the achievement gap in Madison schools including small class sizes and talented and well trained teachers. But there's no disputing the United Way of Dane County-led Schools of Hope project and the hundreds of tutors it has mobilized have played a crucial role. So crucial that a significant decrease in tutors would put the hard won gains at risk. We believe this community won't let that happen.

United Way, and Schools of Hope partners RSVP and the Urban League are conducting training for tutors right now. Tutors need no prior experience or training, just the interest to devote a little time to helping en elementary school child with reading or a middle school child with algebra. 104 volunteers registered this week. But at least another hundred are needed. The next training is Tuesday October 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 at the Memorial Union. Schools of Hope is a community success. It works because of you. It's that important. Help if you can.

Posted by Thomas J. Mertz at September 29, 2006 8:44 AM
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