It Takes a Village

What began as a personal bookmobile project is now receiving rave reviews for its impact on the education of young readers during summer vacation.

The initiative is part of Elon's Center for Access and Success and pairs tutors with students in all levels of elementary and secondary school to help them succeed in school. 

On Sunday, March 5, Elon hosted students, faculty and staff from Elon and the community for the closing of the Tournées French Film Festival: Join the Résistance!

What started eight years ago as a program for struggling young readers has evolved into a comprehensive literacy development project.

During this year's Summer in the Village, TLT provided children with the opportunity to play with green screen technology. 

The two-week summer program attracted 150 students in first through 12th grades to Elon's campus as part of the It Takes a Village Project. The camp combined academic instruction with areas including music, dance, technology and art. 

Many of ​Alamance County’s academically gifted students gathered at Elon University for continued learning.

 

The funding from Oak Foundation will support a growing program that benefits struggling young readers in Alamance County.

Elon’s Village Project is now operating at five local public schools with help from many student groups including athletics, Fellows and fraternities.

North Carolina's public television station visited Elon University in July to report on the success of an educational program that inspires and assists young children from the local community with learning to read.