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Join the Cohort of Jewish Volunteer Literacy Tutors at One City Schools

07/22/2025 04:01:00 PM

Jul22

Did you know that only 42% of children can read at grade level, and only 10% of Black children can do so?
 
Under a new grant awarded by the Jewish Federation of Madison, One City Schools, a UW-authorized charter school in Madison whose student population is 90% kids of color and over 60% living in poverty, is looking for members of the Jewish community to serve as literacy tutors. Volunteers work with individual 2nd and 3rd grade students twice a week in two 30-minute sessions.
 
Eight members of Temple Beth El are currently One City Schools tutors and uniformly report that it is incredibly well-organized, rewarding, and satisfying volunteer work.
 
One City will train volunteer tutors on August 28 and 29, 2025, and then tutors will begin in mid-September. After tutors receive the phonics training, One City provides tutors with an evidence-based curriculum and lesson plans, a basket of supplies, a weekly huddle with staff and other tutors, and endless support.
 
For more information, please see the position description, FAQs, and this video, and contact Betsy Abramson at betsyabramson@gmail.com or 608-332-7867 to learn more about this exciting opportunity and important mitzvah.

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