Changing Lives on the Eastside

When Linda leaves her office, she knows that being a volunteer tutor during her lunch hour once a week is an hour well spent. She works with James, just one of over 8,000 students in Saint Paul Public Schools who can benefit from tutoring in reading or math. He knows, as do his teachers and parents, that tutoring can help. What's more, becoming proficient in reading and math will ensure that James is prepared for a successful life beyond high school.

We know that tutoring works. After one year of tutoring through the Saint Paul Public Schools Foundation's Tutoring Partnership for Academic Excellence, 74% of students made growth in reading scores, and 72% in math. These results reflect the positive impact of a community's commitment to tutoring.

St. Paul citizens understand the increasing importance of education as a bridge to future success. Community members all over Saint Paul are joining together, giving one hour a week, to make a difference in our schools as tutors. Please join with Linda and become one of the members of your community making a difference in the life of a child, one hour at a time.

Tutoring programs at Eastern Heights Elementary and Battle Creek Middle School have an immediate need for people willing to give their time once a week. Initial training in reading or math is provided -- for free. In addition, school coordinators and teachers provide ongoing support.

Battle Creek Middle School

Eastern Heights Elementary School

You can help -- one hour a week as a tutor serving a student at Eastern Heights Elementary, Battle Creek Middle School, or another Saint Paul school. Please contact tutoring coordinators Maren Nelson (651.293.8870, maren.nelson@spps.org) or Kristina Mandell (651.744.2073, kristina.mandell@spps.org) for more information. For more information about the SPPS Foundation and the Tutoring Partnership, visit SPPS Foundation.

Submitted by Kristina Mandell, tutoring coordinator, Battle Creek Middle School