Making a Difference, Changing Lives
One hour a week can mean a lifetime of literacy. Teens can have a life-changing influence on third-graders by mentoring them in reading at a critical point in their education. The benefits of the Teen Trendsetters™ Reading Mentors program go both ways, giving kids the extra help they need and teens the chance to truly make a difference.
Did you know?
- Youth who have mentors are: 52% less likely to skip school
- 75% of students who are poor readers in Third Grade will remain poor readers in high school
What you can do to help
Teens, teachers, parents — everyone can help ensure that Teen Trendsetters™ reaches the third-graders who need it most.