Student Growth – A Team Effort
Interview with Jen
K-3 Reading Corps Master Coach
Jen Thomas is a five-year Master Coach for Michigan Education Corps’ Reading Corps program. She was originally connected with the program while teaching in Detroit, as
Unlimited Joy
Interview with Laurie
K-3 Lead Literacy Interventionist
I have been with Reading Corps for three years, loving every minute, excited about every tutoring session, looking forward to witnessing students’ reading skills develop, grow, and soar. My true calling
MEC’s Tutor-to-Teacher Pipeline
Michigan Education Corps (MEC) has an outstanding track record for students, but we’re also solving another problem at the same time: the teacher shortage. Did you know? MEC has partnered with Michigan colleges and universities to help
The Road to Celebrity Status
Jacklene, K-3 Reading Corps, Detroit
If you want celebrity status, become a tutor. You walk the “red carpet” every day. You are adored by crowds of children surrounding, you hugging you, wanting your autograph? Well
Serve this Summer with MEC Summer Corps
COVID-19 has had an incredible impact on our state. The pandemic has increased the need for academic intervention, youth enrichment and recovery response. As our schools, nonprofits and communities continue to work together
Bridging the Literacy Gap in Flint
Interview with Jasmin
K-3 Reading Corps & LeaderCorps Alum
Jasmin is a proud Flint native who has a passion to uplift her community. After graduating from Flint Northwestern High school, she longed for a
Michigan Education Corps is an initiative of Hope Network, a non-profit organization that helps people overcome amazing odds.
