KC Learner 101

Today I was listening to Mayors State of the City address and he said there are millions of Americans that cant read past the 3rd grade.  That really messed me up.  Everyone needs to be able to read!  It's a real thing for some kids, even adults.  When my kids were younger I was was a Youth Friend at the elemetrary school they attended.  Every other week on my lunch break I would go over and help kids with basic math concepts.  That was a long time ago. 

Well, today I contacted the Niles Home for Children.  They have a different program than that of Youth Friends - where volunteers can help with the students. Same concept.  I am going over there to read to a group of kids on my lunch break once a week.   I hope I can make a difference in at least one kids life. 

Parent or not, have you ever done volunteer work at a school?