Literacy Takes Center Stage at Local Youth Clubs
At a time when literacy is more important than ever, a quiet transformation is taking place inside the walls of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rockford—and it's being led by students who once hesitated to read a single word aloud.
In recent months, club staff have witnessed what they call “remarkable changes” among members, particularly those learning English as a second language (ESL). Students who once sat silently during reading time are now finding their voices—literally.