by TeamReadUser | Oct 30, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
This month, Team Read is bringing together more than 350 student readers and 175 teen reading coaches at 15 virtual tutoring sites across Seattle and Highline. “I am excited for Team Read this fall because we get to support students and families during a...
by TeamReadUser | Oct 30, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
Two years ago, Team Read developed an ambitious plan for program expansion, while also acknowledging the need to improve our internal systems to prepare for this growth. COVID-19 has forced a pause on some of these aspirations, but we have forged ahead with creating...
by TeamReadUser | Oct 29, 2020 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
Job Title/Company: Student Success Program Manager, Seattle Public Library Team Read Experience: Reading Coach, 2001-2004 As a teen, Team Read provided me with a meaningful job opportunity that allowed me cultivate my leadership skills, earn money, and give back to my...
by TeamReadUser | Aug 20, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
This summer, Team Read assisted with a virtual test project developed for Tier II Lowell students who were identified by teachers as needing specific support, given school disruptions and potential for expanding gaps. Lowell’s math team developed the curriculum, and...
by TeamReadUser | Aug 18, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
This summer, reading coaches and site coordinators quickly adapted to a brand-new tutoring model: virtual Team Read! Teens who had previously tutored students during the school year were invited to come back and help implement our pilot online program. It was a new...
by TeamReadUser | Aug 14, 2020 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
During my time with Team Read, I learned a lot about empathy and the value of helping other people! I was a reading coach for four years, including summers, and it was always a challenge to figure out how each new student learned best. I discovered it was important to...
by TeamReadUser | Jul 10, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
Team Read is thrilled to have two fabulous summer interns, Vy and Anahi, who came to us from the Community Service Work Study program at Stanford. Learn more about what inspired them to work for Team Read and what they hope to learn through this experience. Why...
by TeamReadUser | Jun 18, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
Before all school-based programming was cut short due to COVID-19, our young readers were making great progress! Unfortunately we do not have post-program data, but we did track progress up to mid-year and that data shows nearly 40% of 2nd and 3rd grade Team Read...
by TeamReadUser | Jun 17, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
Team Read is excited to welcome our Teens in Public Service (TIPS) intern, Conan! This summer he will conduct research on best practices for summer education programs, online tutoring, and ways Team Read can engage in advocacy. He will also create an evaluation of our...
by TeamReadUser | Jun 17, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
This week, 70 of our reading coaches in Seattle and Highline are graduating from high school and will soon begin their next big adventure. While we can’t celebrate with them in person, we’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge their hard work and...
