High Schoolers Tutor Younger Children in Summer Reading Program
High school students in Portland are assisting younger children with reading during summer school programs at Kellogg Middle School.
Portland, OR, July 30, 2026 —
High school students in Portland are lending their literacy skills to younger learners as part of summer school programs. The initiative, taking place at Kellogg Middle School, pairs older students with elementary-aged children to provide reading assistance.
The program aims to bolster reading comprehension and engagement among younger students during the summer months, a period when access to educational support can be limited. High school volunteers are reportedly helping children develop their reading fluency, vocabulary, and overall confidence in their academic abilities.
Specific details regarding the number of students participating, the duration of the summer program, or the exact nature of the reading activities were not provided. The names of the high school students or the younger children involved were also not disclosed.
The partnership between high school volunteers and younger students highlights a community-driven approach to educational support. Such programs often benefit both the tutors and the tutees, with older students gaining valuable experience in leadership and communication while younger children receive individualized attention to improve their reading skills.
Kellogg Middle School is hosting the program, but further information on how the initiative was organized or any specific curriculum being used was not available in the provided summary. The outcome of the program and its long-term impact on the students’ reading proficiency are yet to be determined.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Silverman on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
