SmarterMe®

The SmarterMe® program started in September 2009 to enable at risk students to improve their reading skills through two-hour small group setting sessions on Saturdays. The main goals of the SmarterMe® program are to improve basic reading and comprehension skills, reach grade level in reading, motivate children to incorporate reading into their daily lives, and enhance their educational performance in school. We believe literacy affects many areas of development, from success in academics to personal self-esteem.

Our small group instructional setting allows the tutors to give each student the individual attention he or she deserves. This practice of one-on-one tutoring allows relationships between the child and tutor to form, letting the child know their tutor values them as an individual. Fred Rogers, better loved by the world as Mr. Rogers, was quoted in 2001 saying,

“Do you remember your favorite teachers? They were probably the ones who wanted to learn your name; who had a warm smile; who made you feel that they were glad to be there to help you learn. No matter how old or young we are, we learn best from people who care about us. That relationship grows when teachers are friendly, respectful, and interested in us as unique human beings.”

At Next Generation Focus, we firmly believe in this mantra.

NGF is completely staffed by volunteers, most of whom are teens. Our teens make learning fun and our SmarterMe® children love the energy and enthusiasm of their teen tutors. The teens are also great role models and mentors to our SmarterMe® children. All tutoring sessions are overseen by certified teachers.

For a description of our programs, go to SmarterMe® Programs. Check out our current schedule.

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