Meet Dylan, a first grader at Riverside Elementary. His family supported his participation in Read Alliance because he struggled with reading; his reading skills were at a kindergarten level. Dylan was matched with Gio, his teen tutor. Together, they worked hard to master the phonics-based curriculum and Dylan’s reading improved throughout the program. When he was asked how he felt about learning, he shared, “I always wanted to read and learn because I didn’t like not knowing how to read.”
Megan Klan, Dylan’s teacher, shared Dylan’s bond with Gio motivated his commitment to reading. Working one-on-one practicing reading with Gio was Dylan’s favorite part of the day. Dylan jumped two reading levels and with continued practice over the summer he should be on reading level for second grade. Dylan is a more confident student and now volunteers to read aloud in the classroom; he recently shared, “I like to read so much!”
YOUR support of United Way helps Dylan and other students grow their love of reading and improve their reading skills. Together, we are putting students on the path of academic success. Thank you!