Fewer than a third of Minnesota students achieve grade-level proficiency in literacy and math, making individual support more important than ever. Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps are here to help. The AmeriCorps tutoring programs are still looking for 500 tutors all across the state to support students in area schools and preschools – with more than half needed in rural areas. Most locations need just one or two tutors to make a big difference. Austin still needs 10 tutors to help with this school year. Tutors are fully trained and will serve on-site at a local school 35, 25 or 18 hours a week. Using scripted activities, tutors meet with students individually and in small groups to practice essential skills. Prior teaching experience isn’t required – all tutors receive comprehensive training and ongoing coaching. All tutors receive a stipend equivalent to about $15 per hour served every two weeks, plus up to $2,800 to pay for college tuition or student loans. Those who are 55 or older may choose to gift their education award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child. For more information or to apply to become a tutor, visit join.readingandmath.org. The post 10 tutors needed in Austin to help students with reading, math appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.