About Readers are leaders
Readers Are Leaders: Empowering Young Minds through Mentorship
Readers Are Leaders is a nonprofit organization that aims to empower young minds through mentorship. Based in Herndon, Virginia, the organization recruits high school teams to mentor and become role models for at-risk elementary school readers. By fostering a love for reading and learning, Readers Are Leaders hopes to inspire children to reach their full potential and become leaders in their own right.
At Readers Are Leaders, we believe that reading is the foundation of education. It is the key that unlocks doors of opportunity and opens up new worlds of knowledge. Unfortunately, many children from low-income families do not have access to books or the support they need to develop strong literacy skills. This puts them at a disadvantage when it comes to academic achievement and future success.
That's where Readers Are Leaders comes in. Our program pairs high school students with elementary school students who are struggling with reading. The high school mentors work one-on-one with their mentees, providing personalized attention and encouragement as they read together.
Our program has been proven effective in improving literacy skills among at-risk youth. In fact, 90% of our mentees have shown improvement in their reading abilities after just one semester of mentoring.
But our impact goes beyond just improving literacy skills. By working with positive role models who are close in age, our mentees also gain confidence and self-esteem. They learn that they can succeed academically and that there are people who believe in them.
For our high school mentors, Readers Are Leaders provides an opportunity for leadership development and community service. They gain valuable experience working with children while also making a difference in their community.
Readers Are Leaders is more than just a tutoring program – it's a movement towards empowering young minds through mentorship. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education regardless of their background or circumstances.
If you're interested in getting involved with Readers Are Leaders, there are many ways to do so. You can volunteer as a mentor, donate books or funds, or spread the word about our program. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth and help them become leaders in their own right.