OPINION: "But I'm not writing (just) to moan about inadequate funding. The challenges in our public schools are complex. Financial investment alone won't fix them, but I know something that can help: everyday people investing their time as volunteers," writes Tucson reading volunteer Eric Van Meter.
Letter writers express their appreciation for the Reading Seed program, where volunteers go into Tucson elementary school classrooms to help children learn to read, in this edition of Letters to the Editor.
These coaches carry books, not whistles. "The concept is pretty simple — just read with a kid. But it's so powerful."
The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer.
New neighbor becomes an asset in high-poverty area.
New neighbor becomes an asset in high-poverty area.
Nearly 400 elementary students are waiting to be matched with tutors.
Nearly 400 local elementary students are waiting to be matched with reading tutors through Reading Seed.
The Tucson Festival of Books also gave a peek at some of the authors coming in 2017.
He was among honorees recognized Thursday at the literacy group's 20th year celebration.
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