We have learned a lot about the kids in our neighborhood over the years. Many of them do well in school, but some need a little bit of extra help. It's amazing what some one-on-one time can do for a student's grades, reading skills and overall self-esteem. We've been blessed by a few women (and their kids) from Bethel Lutheran Church, who have volunteered their time to help with our tutoring program.
Students from the New Hope Neighborhood come by a few afternoons a week. They have quiet reading time, computer time, group reading, and workbook time, which is a specified program set up for each individual to help with the areas of school that they are struggling in. Every once in awhile, the students get to do a group science experiment or hone their money or time-telling skills.
Grades are already improving from the beginning of the semester and the kids were able to pass or improve on their TAKS scores from the previous year!
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