Project Transformation North Texas, a faith-based nonprofit, has been working to improve literacy skills in North Texas for over two decades. Since its inception in 1998, the organization has helped more than 10,000 students enhance their reading abilities through summer programs.

Literacy Progression

This summer, the program has enrolled over 500 students across eight sites in North Texas. The organization spreads the word about its programs through local schools, neighborhood schools, and United Methodist Churches. Each child receives a minimum of 40 minutes of individualized reading enrichment daily, thanks to hundreds of trained community volunteers.

The program’s primary focus is on literacy progression, ensuring that kids do not experience the summer slide. The organization aims to prepare students for the next grade level by providing one-to-one reading time with trained community volunteers. As a faith-based organization, Project Transformation North Texas also offers social-emotional learning provided by church volunteers.

The program addresses barriers to educational access and summer learning activities, regardless of a child’s economic background. According to a report by the Afterschool Alliance, nearly three in five children in Texas miss out on summer programs, with 39% of parents citing cost as a primary barrier to participation.

This summer’s program is run by over 70 college-aged young adults who serve as mentors and program leaders. By the end of the summer, each child will have received more than 24 hours of individualized reading support designed to strengthen literacy skills and prepare students for academic success in the coming school year.

Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.