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Forward Scholars describes expansion of volunteer early-literacy tutoring in nine MPS schools
Summary
Forward Scholars told the committee its volunteer tutoring program now serves nine partner schools with over 300 weekly volunteers and reported statistically significant gains in reading accuracy and fluency from earlier cohorts; the presentation was informational only.
Forward Scholars presented an overview of its volunteer tutoring model to the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation, outlining staffing, program design and growth plans.
Executive Director Carrie (as introduced) and Melody Ratney, reading and instructional coach, described a Book Buddies framework grounded in research and individualized…
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