We were excited to have Kait Teachout visit the PTA meeting last night and share her idea for a Homework Club at Cherry Valley! Here is the information she presented:
"Target: We can help to equalize student academic achievement through formation of an after school homework club at the elementary level. Studies support the theory that supporting marginalized students in their academics through the support of a homework club improves their oral reading abilities and English grades.
Proposal: As a teacher who has experienced success with students through after school study clubs, I would like to tap into community resources such as PTA, High School Honor Society, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Rotary Club, and the Duvall Civic Club to organize a group of volunteers to work with struggling students after school. Once the volunteer base is defined, we would work with the Cherry Valley Principal and teachers to flag students who lack home support to participate in the program. Depending on the number of volunteers, the program would run on Tuesdays and possibly Thursdays from 3:30-4:30.
Vision: Mentoring students who lack home support to develop the habits of mind to tackle homework at an elementary level can impact and positively change the course of their academic career. Once the Cherry Valley Homework Club is established I would like to work with the Stillwater and Carnation Elementary staff and volunteer base to develop similar programs."
For more information or to volunteer, contact Kait Teachout at teachoutk@riverview.wednet.edu.
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