“I always loved English [class] because whatever human beings are, we are storytellers. It is our stories that give a light to the future.” - Nikki Giovanni
“My Read Alliance story is that I was made a believer that this program of one-to-one teenage students tutoring could make such a big impact in k-2 grade students improving their reading, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and confidence to up their reading levels. At PS 151K, we are a Dual Language and Special needs school and truly believe that all students are capable of
success. Many of our students were struggling with reading and the English language. My wonderful Principal, Jayne Hunt worked with [Read Alliance] before and knew of its success. So we included it as an afterschool program where students got an extra 45 minutes of reading with their one-to-one teen tutors. We had two sessions because our need was grand. The young students connected with their tutors and took the process very seriously, seeing the rewards and the fun the program brought to learning to read. I have been supervising this program for more than 8 years at PS 151K, and the classroom teachers have been amazed at the improvement in their students' reading skills. [READ] is truly beneficial and I would highly recommend it to any school. Trust me, you will see a difference in your students’ reading and interest in reading. The Read Alliance staff is very helpful and supportive. The program goes throughout the school year and if you are lucky, a summer program too, so your students don't fall into that summer slide. A true life changing program with nothing but success. The company provides all the books and materials you will need and give you reliable teen leads.”