Reading Corps News Today

Athena Hartley, a program manager at AmericCorps, thanks longtime volunteer Teri Johnson.

The letter writer commends a long-time volunteer at ACGC Elementary.

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Dave Beal said increasing activity requires boosting awareness of the program since many efforts are behind the scenes: “Americorps is invisible, despite the fact that there is a lot going on.”

Willow Elementary school partnered with the Michigan Education Corps to bring students' reading scores up, with the future hopes that they will graduate high school.

Reading Corps tutors in Colorado provide critical 1-on-1 instruction to get elementary school students who are struggling with reading back on track.

MANKATO — Recent listening sessions held in Mankato reinforced the need for math and reading tutors among other AmeriCorps members in the community, said ServeMinnesota CEO Julia Quanrud.

Times-News reporter Monica Carrillo-Casas recaps some of her top stories over the year.

Holiday donations are down 25% in the region, officials say.

Holiday donations are down 25% in the region, officials say.