by TeamReadUser | May 7, 2019 | Success Stories
DONATE NOW Team Read’s “secret sauce” is our teen reading coaches. They have a unique ability to connect with and inspire young students, helping them become more confident, capable readers. We’re thrilled to have several long-time coaches and...
by TeamReadUser | May 1, 2019 | Other
DONATE NOW GiveBIG is tomorrow! Let’s encourage young readers like Roselynn to practice and sharpen their literacy skills over the summer and stay on course for next school year. Team Read’s summer program works to prevent summer learning loss for hundreds...
by TeamReadUser | Apr 1, 2019 | Newsletter Archives
Children who don’t read during the summer can lose months of academic progress. We are committed to helping local students stay on track and continue to succeed throughout the year. Let’s tackle summer reading loss together – make a gift to Team Read...
by TeamReadUser | Mar 28, 2019 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
Branch Assistant Manager, US Bank During my sophomore year at Franklin High School, my friend told me about Team Read and how we could earn money towards our education by tutoring kids in reading. Tutoring elementary kids at Van Asselt Elementary School helped me...
by TeamReadUser | Mar 28, 2019 | Newsletter Archives
As Team Read heads into the second half of the year, our students have been reading up a storm and making great literacy gains. Team Read students have already read more than 3,500 books since October. By reading all those books and practicing skills with their...
by TeamReadUser | Jan 30, 2019 | Newsletter Archives
The Team Read team is growing! Earlier this month we welcomed a new Program Assistant, Shaunice Wilson. She will be supporting our coaches and strengthening relationships with the middle and high schools in Seattle where we recruit coaches each semester. Tell us a bit...
by TeamReadUser | Jan 30, 2019 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
Former reading coach Amber Ladd is a Data Registrar at Aki Kurose Middle School and has worked for Seattle Public Schools for eight years. She tutored for Team Read during middle school at Rainier View Elementary. I loved being a reading coach with Team Read. It made...
by TeamReadUser | Jan 30, 2019 | Newsletter Archives
Three outstanding Team Read coaches have recently been selected for exciting leadership positions in their communities. Tea Fortune will participate in Citizen University’s Youth Collaboratory Program, where she will sharpen her literacy in civic power while...
by TeamReadUser | Dec 3, 2018 | Newsletter Archives
During the month of October, former Team Read reading coaches and other supporters donated 341 beautiful new books that will inspire students to dive into reading with enthusiasm and joy! Thanks to everyone who participated in our second annual Alumni Book Drive:*...
by TeamReadUser | Dec 3, 2018 | Newsletter Archives
Your commitment is critical to Team Read’s success. A generous year-end gift will expand programming, build new curriculum, and improve training for our teen reading coaches. “I’m very grateful for Team Read. Tutoring has allowed me to stray from the path of a...
