Children in the city of Columbus begin school far behind their suburban counterparts in literacy skills and by the fourth grade, are already grade levels behind their higher-income peers by the fourth grade. In fact, 54% of 4th graders still read below grade level, and many statistically will not graduate from high school. Columbus City Schools along with City Year and many other Columbus citizens and business leaders, are working together to improve these statistics. In 2007, Columbus City Schools announced an ambitious goal of graduating 90% of seniors by 2012. To help accomplish this goal, City Year corps members make an impact on the lives of students by providing mentoring and one-on-one tutoring programs.
You can change the course of these children’s lives by joining City Year Columbus. As a tutor and mentor, you will work in high-need neighborhoods, where you'll become a powerful role model and help create solutions for community problems. Learn More:
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