Tutors needed this fall to help Minnesota students
News | Published on June 10, 2024 at 2:22pm CDT
Fewer than a third of Minnesota students achieve grade-level proficiency in literacy and math, making individual support more important than ever. Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps are here to help. The AmeriCorps tutoring programs are looking for tutors all across the state to serve in area schools and preschools beginning this August.
“We know this solution works as independent research has shown students who have worked with our programs make greater gains and faster progress,” says Christine Fankhanel, Director of Minnesota Programs with Reading Corps, Math Corps and Early Learning Corps. “When students work with a tutor, incredible things happen. They often make more than a year’s progress during the school year.”
Tutors are fully trained and will serve on-site at a local school 35, 25 or 18 hours a week. Using scripted activities, tutors meet with students individually and in small groups to practice essential skills. Prior teaching experience isn’t required – all tutors receive comprehensive training and ongoing coaching.
900 more tutors are needed statewide. All tutors receive a stipend equivalent to about $15 per hour served every two weeks, plus up to $5,176.50 to pay for college tuition or student loans. Those who are 55 or older may choose to gift their education award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child. Many tutors also qualify for additional benefits like free individual health insurance and childcare assistance.
For more information or to apply to become a tutor, visit join.readingandmath.org.
About Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps
Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps are AmeriCorps tutoring programs dedicated to helping all children build strong skills. Trained tutors serve at local schools where they work with students to provide extra skill-building and practice. Rigorous third-party evaluation has consistently shown that students who have Reading Corps, Math Corps and Early Learning Corps make greater gains and faster progress. Building on success in Minnesota, the programs are now replicated nationally. Serving students in 16 states and the District of Columbia, the programs have now helped more than 565,000 students and are the nation’s largest high-impact tutoring programs. For more information, please visit www.readingandmath.org.
About AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges.
