READ AND REWARD: OUR FREE SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
- Pastor W. Eric Croomes
- 7 minutes ago
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Read and Reward is our FREE summer reading support initiative for boys entering the third or fourth-grade next academic school year. Read and Reward celebrates progress and builds confidence through recognition and incentives.
We imagine a world where Black and Brown boys are excelling in reading and are flourishing academically, spiritually, socially and civically.
We envision connecting books, mentorship, and meaningful rewards to inspire a love of reading among our fourth-grade demographic—transforming how young learners engage with literacy and discover their potential.
What motivates this effort? According to The Nation's Report Card:
In 2024, Black students had an average score that was 31 points lower than that for White students. This performance gap was not significantly different from that in 1998 (28 points).
In 2024, Hispanic students had an average score that was 24 points lower than that for White students. This performance gap was not significantly different from that in 1998 (31 points).
This is unacceptable! Thus, our holistic, or "integrated wellness", approach is designed to foster overall well-being and potential by mentoring fourth-grade Black and Brown boys as interconnected wholes, fusing their emotional, social, and academic selves and fomenting personal achievement.
Our goal is to enroll ten male scholars in this summer program and reward them for their hard work!
Participating students will read Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain, then submit a one-page, handwritten essay, following conventional grammatical guidelines. Once the entry has been received, the student will receive a reward!
To get started, enroll your 3rd-4th grade male child at:
Contact me here for more info: info@pastorwericcroomes.com
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