A program new to the district this year is aimed at improving literacy in children, so that they are able to read with comprehension by fourth grade. This year 2,000 literacy tutors are working with first, second and third graders. Each week, tutors spend two 30-minutes sessions where they are paired with young students.
The Dallas Morning News featured an article on the new tutoring program. Click on the link below to read the full report.
LINK: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/headlines/20141201-dallas-isd-seeks-literacy-tutors-to-spare-an-hour-per-week.ece
