Literacy Skill Development: Educators noted meaningful progress in students ’ engagement and comprehension, especially with the diverse selection of texts that allowed students to see their own experiences reflected in the material. Several teachers reported a noticeable increase in students ’ enthusiasm for reading. Student Engagement and Motivation: The program ’ s mentorship component fostered a deeper connection with reading. Students often referenced the read-aloud sessions throughout the school day, demonstrating their engagement and excitement.
Read-Alouds Drive Engagement
How engaged were your students during the mentor read-alouds? Extremely/Very Engaged (70.6%) Engaged (11.8%) Somewhat Engaged (5.9%)
I ’ m Not Sure (5.9%) Not Engaged (5.9%)
Engaged
The ‘‘ Read-Alouds Drive Engagement ’’ graphic highlights the effectiveness of mentor-led read- aloud sessions in Camden City School District. According to the data, 70.6% of students were ‘‘ Extremely/Very Engaged ’’ during these sessions, with an additional 11.8% marked as ‘‘ Engaged. ’’ This high level of engagement demonstrates the positive impact of the community mentorship component, which provides students with
Extremely/Very Engaged
meaningful interactions with adult role models and culturally responsive literature. By fostering a love for reading and creating an inclusive environment, these read-aloud sessions have proven to be a valuable strategy for increasing student enthusiasm and engagement, directly supporting Camden ’ s goals of improving attendance and building literacy skills.
ADVANCING LITERACY, ATTENDANCE, AND ENGAGEMENT IN CAMDEN CITY SCHOOLS 6
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