Unit 5 is proud to be involved with the America Reads Challenge.
  
Illinois State University is again sponsoring work/study students who are education majors in a project that is part of the national America Reads initiative. These students are working in our elementary schools to support children who are at risk of reading failure.
  
Teachers and principals associated with the program report that our children make positive gains when they are paired with America Reads tutors. Not only is this an opportunity for Unit 5 students to receive help with their reading skills, but it is a partnership where children can work one-on-one with a supportive tutor.
  
Unit 5 will continue to work with ISU to employ as many of these students as possible to help meet children's literacy need

"The America Reads Challenge is a grassroots national campaign that challenges every American to help all our children learn to read, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities. America Reads sparks collaborations between educators, parents, librarians, business people, senior citizens, college students, and community and religious groups."

Read more about this program here.

Contact Kurt Swearingen at 309-452-1597 with any questions you may have about Unit 5 and the America Reads Challenge.