Teachers say many students struggled with reading before the visits started. Now, many of them are reading at above their grade level.
Chicago Public Schools student athletes are encouraging Dulles Elementary school students in Englewood to read, and they are seeing great results!Some Chicago Public Schools student athletes are also mentors, working to promote literacy in younger children.
"They were looking at us like superstars so I feel like we could be good role models to them for their future," said Vicky Luna, a De La Salle Institute student. "Once you learn to read it opens up the entire world, dreams, opportunities to learn and to grow," said Joe Trost, with Buddy's Helpers.
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