Teens for Literacy

A great program to encourage kids to promote literacy, to expose kids to postsecondary educational options and to allow kids to think about education as a possible career choice is Teens for Literacy sponsored by Miami University of Ohio (see website link). It was launced in 1989 and is still going strong! It is a collaborative effort among teachers, students, university educators and community members. Students participate as planners, and implementers of rich literacy experiences with peers and younger children. This program is aimed at middle school students who are able to think about ways that would support literacy in their school sites.