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City of Mesa highlights growth of Experience Corps reading-tutor program with Mesa Unified District and AARP Foundation
Summary
City of Mesa officials described the Experience Corps program that pairs retired volunteers with students for reading support, noting rising community interest, partnership with Mesa Unified District (Mesa Public Schools) and the AARP Foundation, and plans for sustainable expansion.
Catherine White, Education and Workforce Coordinator for the City of Mesa, said the city is expanding the Experience Corps tutoring program that pairs retired adults with students who need additional reading support.
The program aims to boost reading skills and student engagement by matching retirees with pupils for regular one-on-one sessions. "When I think about this program and I see the progress that the students…
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