“I was behind because I was sick. Coming to reading helped me catch up to the other students. I think it’s important to have reading teachers so the students can have the same potential as I did” (7th grade student who remembers Descubriendo la Lectura from first grade, leukemia survivor).
“... in 4th grade I didn’t know a lot about reading and you showed me how to answer questions like main idea and other hard stuff. Thanks to you I know how to read, write, and other things” (5th grade student).
“I was at level N and I went up to level S. I used all my strategies that you taught me on the test. If it wasn’t for you ... I wouldn’t have achieved my goal” (4th grade student).
“Thank you for helping me with reading this year. Without you I would not be reading at level I am now. I will always remember you and your strategies you taught me. I will miss you next year" (5th grade student).
"Thank you for making me a better reader. You helped me decode words that I couldn't read before and also explained the questions to me. Questions can sometimes be confusing for me. Thank you for being patience with during questions and giving me time to think. This helps me a lot" (5th grade student).