About the Program
It is the goal of the Seattle University Children's Literacy
Project to support the Seattle Public Schools as they strive to make every
child a reader. Illiteracy and related achievement among school children are
two of the most critical issues our community faces. Simply stated, children
who cannot make it in school today become adults who cannot make it in our
society tomorrow.
Throughout its sixteen years of operation,
the Children's Literacy Project a partnership
involving higher education, industry, schools,
and community organizations has improved the
lives of our community's children.
Since 1990, we have provided caring tutors
for over 13,000 students in the Seattle Public
Schools. To date, over 5,000 Children's Literacy
Project volunteers have contributed over 64,534
hours of service to helping our community's
children succeed.
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Partner Schools
We serve three elementary schools: T.T. Minor, Thurgood Marshall, and Bailey
Gatzert, Meany middle school and Seahawks Academy. We also place tutors at St.
George Parish school on south Beacon hill in Seattle. Learn
more about our partner schools.
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Touch the Life of a Child
Our volunteers are a diverse group. Most are university students, but others are
faculty and staff members, alumni, and community members. Tutoring occurs
on-site in our partner elementary and middle schools. Each school has unique
opportunities and tutors choose which school is the best fit for them.
Becoming a Tutor
Tutoring opportunities occur throughout the school day and at some schools
before and after the school day. A minimum commitment of one hour per week for
three months is required. Learn more about becoming a
tutor.
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