Team Read was thrilled to have two TIPS interns working with us to deliver a successful summer reading program this year. Teens in Public Service (TIPS) is a nonprofit that selects teenage leaders for paid community service internships and pairs them with charitable...
In 1995, John Stanford, a decorated United States Army Major General, was serving as Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools. Popular, charismatic, and insistent that excellence in public education is possible, he quickly engaged the local philanthropic community in...
Our 2022 Back to School Book Drive is now on, and we need your help. Support our young readers by purchasing a book from our Amazon Wish List or donating today! Team Read officially kicked off our annual Back-to-School Book Drive last week with a fantastic volunteer...
Team Read works with independent program evaluators annually to measure impact, stakeholder satisfaction, and areas where we can improve. Stakeholder surveys are one component of our assessment process, with a full report due later this fall. In addition, we’ll...
A crucial part of Team Read’s dual-impact mission is supporting teens and their development alongside young readers. This year we went all-in on programming for our coaches, hosting an ambitious series of 15 workshops and teen-led ambassador meetings from November...
When Hillary U, Director, Executive and Internal Communications for Salesforce’s Security Team, learned the company’s Chief Trust Officer was passionate about literacy volunteer opportunities for the company’s employees, she did some research. “I went in search of...
Team Read seeks to extend our impact by creating leadership opportunities for youth – even those beyond high school. This year we were fortunate to work with three interns from the University of Washington’s Education, Communities and Organizations (ECO) program. Our...
Early June marked the end of Team Read school year programming and was an opportunity for celebration! This year, more than 300 Team Read teen coaches worked with nearly 500 readers across four districts through pandemic disruptions and both in-person and virtual...
April is a time to celebrate renewal, regrowth, and reading! In its 10th year, Team Read’s Spring Read-a-Thon is in full swing and will wrap up at the end of the month. Students read for 30 minutes a day and track their progress with their teen reading coach during...
At Team Read, we talk a lot about our Powerful Pairs – the student readers and teen coaches who work together throughout the school year. But behind every Powerful Pair are two people dedicated to their success - Site Assistants and Site Coordinators. These essential...
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