Early LiteracyOut-of-school or Underperforming YouthLibraries/Access to Education Resources
2023-24
United States of America
RC Blacksburg VA
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Project Impact
Description
RC Blacksburg VA developed a project they called “Giving Hope Through Literacy”. It centers on offering support for beginning and struggling readers in one of their elementary schools and recognizes and reflects the passion of their District Governor, a former librarian.
A team of Rotarians work with first and second grade readers from a local school that has been identified as a school in need of support. The Rotarians attend for at least one a day a week for six weeks in both the fall and the spring term. They work in the same classroom each time, listening to children practice their reading skills, helping to develop their abilities and confidence. Rotarians are given instructions in how best to help beginning readers so there is consistency between what the teacher does and how the Rotarian helps the children.
Additionally, the club purchases books and support materials identified by the Reading Specialists and the principal for use in classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 3. All materials are marked with the Rotary Wheel.