Some Detroit high school students have the opportunity to earn $2,000 by participating in after-school literacy sessions at their schools.
Misha Stallworth West, chair of the Detroit Board of Education’s policy committee, said the program will help students succeed.
“The opportunity to be compensated for dedicating time to an after-school program to build a foundation for the next stage of life is truly rewarding,” she said.
Stallworth-West also said the promise of compensation could help attract students who would benefit from literacy support but would normally have to work after school.
“These students may be pulled in another direction because they have financial responsibilities within their families or are trying to save money for college or the next part of their lives,” she says. says.
This tutoring is provided by trained school district staff and is designed to fill gaps in students’ reading comprehension.
Sessions begin in November. Classes are held one-on-one or in small groups, and students must meet strict attendance requirements to receive their prize money.
The district announced that approximately $1.6 million has been allocated to the project, based on the participation of an estimated 600 students.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is Michigan’s largest public education system.
