About this episode
This episode explores the impact of delayed tutoring on student literacy and relationships at Bellevue Elementary.
KQED’s Marlena Jackson-Retondo reports from Bellevue Elementary in Santa Rosa. Abrupt cuts to AmeriCorps funding last year impacted the school-based tutoring there. Principal Nina Craig explains how the loss of tutors affected instruction and student relationships, while new AmeriCorps members, Maya Nurse and Elena Zeoli, describe stepping into classrooms with limited time and resources. This episode explores how even a few missed months of literacy support reduces how many students can be served.
People in this episode
Host: Marlena Jackson-Retondo
Guests: Maya Nurse, Elena Zeoli
Topics covered
- tutoring
- education
- literacy support
- student relationships
- funding cuts
Keywords
- tutoring
- literacy
- education
- AmeriCorps
- funding cuts
- student support
- Bellevue Elementary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AmeriCorps
Places: Bellevue Elementary, Santa Rosa
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