The Literacy Lab featured in Abell Foundation’s Tutoring Marshall Plan

As school systems across the country grapple with how to address Covid-related learning loss, The Abell Foundation recently released a report that centers tutoring as a powerful tool for addressing the widening literacy gap. The report, which focuses on the tutoring landscape within Baltimore City, shines a spotlight on the potential of evidence-based tutoring programs to deliver … Read more

The Literacy Lab featured in Abell Foundation’s Tutoring Marshall Plan

As school systems across the country grapple with how to address Covid-related learning loss, The Abell Foundation recently released a report that centers tutoring as a powerful tool for addressing the widening literacy gap. The report, which focuses on the tutoring landscape within Baltimore City, shines a spotlight on the potential of evidence-based tutoring programs … Read more

DC Read-A-Thon and Book Drive

Last month, Literacy Lab tutors in DC came together to celebrate early literacy and connect students with the resources they need to be successful readers, even outside of school time.  The team did this via two exciting initiatives: A Book Drive A Read-A-Thon on social media One challenge many young children have with books is … Read more

Hear From our Partners: An Interview with Principal Bowman

This school year, we expanded our programming into Danville, Virginia – a small city on the VA-NC border that has turned its focus toward improving reading proficiency for students in grades K-3rd. This goal shined a light on the educational inequities within the region, including the need for high impact literacy-focused partners in the city’s … Read more

Hear From our Partners: An Interview with Principal Bowman

This school year, we expanded our programming into Danville, Virginia – a small city on the VA-NC border that has turned its focus toward improving reading proficiency for students in grades K-3rd. This goal shined a light on the educational inequities within the region, including the need for high impact literacy-focused partners in the city’s … Read more

We’re Hiring: Foundation Relations Manager

Foundation Relations Manager Position Description POSITION: The Literacy Lab is seeking an organized, proactive Foundation Relations Manager to support the organization’s continued growth and sustainability. The Foundation Relations Manager is responsible for managing and growing the foundation grants portfolio in collaboration with the Director of Advancement, to support the organization’s strategic direction. This position is … Read more

Mid-Year AmeriCorps Tutoring Update

This school year has been different in many ways, but what hasn’t changed is that Literacy Lab’s AmeriCorps tutors are connecting directly with students to provide individualized literacy support. Each day, nearly 300 AmeriCorps tutors log into their virtual tutoring spaces or don their PPE to lead students in duet reading, sing the alphabet song, … Read more

Mid-Year AmeriCorps Tutoring Update

This school year has been different in many ways, but what hasn’t changed is that Literacy Lab’s AmeriCorps tutors are connecting directly with students to provide individualized literacy support. Each day, nearly 300 AmeriCorps tutors log into their virtual tutoring spaces or don their PPE to lead students in duet reading, sing the alphabet song, … Read more

Leading through Adversity in Milwaukee

In spite of the challenges posed by COVID, our Leading Men Fellows in Milwaukee have thrived, helping their students learn, experiencing their own development, and helping us grow the Fellowship.  Where We’ve Been For the first time ever, our annual training, the Ascend Institute, was held virtually. Ascend is an opportunity for Fellows from all … Read more

We’re Hiring: Marketing and Communications Manager

Marketing and Communications Manager Position Description Full-Time Position: The Literacy Lab is seeking a full-time Marketing and Communications Manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to support various aspects of communications and marketing, while working for a successful non-profit. About The Literacy Lab: The Literacy Lab is a fast-paced, Washington, DC-based nonprofit … Read more