Team Read

Team Read propels young students to become inspired, joyful readers and teens to become impactful leaders, ready to succeed in school and life, building stronger communities for all. We envision equitable learning communities that nurture and celebrate the strengths of young readers and teen leaders, and where every student gets the support they need to thrive. Team Read has worked for more than 24 years in Seattle, and more recently extended our work to partner with Highline, Renton and Tukwila school districts.

Team Read believes all kids deserve to be great readers and teens should have access to a meaningful, paid first job. We work to close education opportunity gaps through a unique cross-age, one-on-one tutoring program after school and during the summer. Our dual-impact model helps young students to become confident readers equipped for academic success, and teens, working as tutors, to develop professional and life skills that support their transition to college and future employment. We offer free year-round one-to-one tutoring at Title 1 elementary schools and nearby community sites in South King County.