By Ashby Brown | Manager, Employee Engagement
DeWayne is an energetic seven year old second grader, living with his grandparents in Decherd, Tennessee. When DeWayne began attending Save the Children’s after school program, he was reluctant to choose a book because he was not able to read independently. DeWayne also had difficulty focusing and following instructions.
Along with a team of teachers at the school, the Literacy Coordinator and Tutor both worked intensively with DeWayne throughout the course of the year to boost his confidence and desire for reading. When it came time for his mid-year STAR Reading Assessment, everyone was excited to learn that in just four short months DeWayne had improved an entire grade level! This progress, however, can be measured in means far greater than a test.
DeWayne now eagerly reads to his teachers, raises his hand in class, and reads independently asking for help when he needs it. His improvement has also had added benefits for many areas of his education. His classroom teacher reports, “DeWayne is a very capable young man who has made tremendous progress in the second grade. He has made great strides in reading skills, and also in his behavior, self-control, and willingness to learn. He is a very considerate child whom I enjoy having in class.”
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