The New York State is launching a program aimed at enhancing literacy among young children. According to [1], SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. participated in a community service event with Empire State Service Corps students at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in March. This initiative will expand next year, as 25 members of the Service Corps will be trained in phonics and then matched with local schools to provide tutoring.
[2] Yahoo News corroborates this plan, stating that the same number of Empire State Service Corps students will receive training in phonics for the upcoming academic year. These students will then be paired with elementary school districts to offer reading instruction.
Meanwhile, [3] ActionNewsJax.com highlights a similar program called READ USA, which is recruiting tutors from Jacksonville's middle and high schools. The organization offers paid positions for these student tutors who receive training in delivering reading instruction to younger children.
[4] News4Jax.com provides additional details about the READ USA initiative, noting that it includes a paid student tutor program. These student tutors are trained by Read USA and then placed with elementary school districts to help students build strong reading skills.