Every organization who wants to be a literacy-partner needs a Literacy Champion. Resources here.
Five key practices: let schools lead, be generous, have strong leadership, know the community, seek wisdom.
Foster successful school partnerships through clear communication, teamwork, active listening, and relational trust-building.
Empowering literacy through mentorship, humility, collaboration, and a commitment to serve without agenda.
If you can spare time and read above a fourth-grade level, become a reading buddy today—kids are waiting.
Expand your volunteer base creatively: grandparents, stay-at-home parents, teenagers, and swing-shift workers.
Collaborate effectively with schools: define purpose, unify mission, involve community, clarify roles, communicate, and be flexible.
Choose a school partner by assessing community needs, collaborating with literacy organizations, and serving flexibly.
Express gratitude to school partners through social media, stories, thank-you notes, and thoughtful celebrations.
Support schools through literacy mentoring, handwritten notes, work parties, book giveaways, and celebrations.
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