Study of Oakland Unified's parent tutors finds exciting possibilities and challenges

Partnership between the district and the nonprofit Oakland REACH addresses a tutor shortage by training parents and neighbors in phonics and placing them in K-2 classrooms. Initial results are positive with lots of room for improvement.

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