Empowering Futures Through Literacy and Lacrosse
At Literacy & Lacrosse, we offer innovative literacy programs to engage and inspire learners of all ages. Our curriculum focuses on interactive and practical learning experiences that promote reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. By integrating real-world applications, we ensure that our students learn to read and understand the value of literacy in their daily lives.
Core Components:
At Literacy & Lacrosse, we combine the art of literacy with the dynamic sport of lacrosse. This unique approach encourages physical activity and fosters a love for reading and learning. We believe that by engaging students in both literacy and athletics, we can instill discipline and critical thinking skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
Goals and Outcomes:
Improve phonics, fluency, and comprehension within 6 months. Increase student engagement and self-efficacy in reading tasks. All participants will reach grade-level reading proficiency within 2 years. By linking literacy success to increased school engagement, we aim to reduce chronic absenteeism. Literacy & Lacrosse program’s focus on tailored instruction, cultural relevance, and community involvement creates a holistic approach to fostering reading proficiency for middle school beginning readers.
Empowering Futures Through Literacy and Lacrosse
Engaged Minds, Active Bodies
Engaged Minds, Active Bodies
Engaged Minds, Active Bodies
Our innovative lacrosse program is designed to address chronic absenteeism and truancy while simultaneously promoting reading proficiency. It integrates lacrosse's structure, discipline, and teamwork with literacy-focused initiatives, providing students with physical and academic growth opportunities.
Goals
Engaged Minds, Active Bodies
Engaged Minds, Active Bodies
We aim to combine the art of reading with the dynamic sport of lacrosse to ignite a passion for literacy while instilling essential life skills. Through this innovative approach, we aim to engage students of all ages, making learning enjoyable and transformative.
Core Components:
Engaged Minds, Active Bodies
Core Components:
Our literacy programs are designed to meet the unique needs of diverse learners, pairing individualized instruction with engaging resources that help students excel in reading and writing. By integrating the teamwork and strategy of lacrosse, we inspire a love for learning and equip our students to become confident communicators, skilled athletes, and lifelong achievers.
Empowering Futures Through Literacy and Lacrosse
Mission
To reduce absenteeism, build reading confidence, and promote academic excellence through the unifying power of lacrosse.
Vision
A nation where underserved youth excel academically, grow socially, and lead confidently—because they’ve been taught to believe in themselves.
Values
Values
"We don’t just run drills—we raise readers. We don’t just build athletes—we build leaders."
– Robert Allen, Founder & Future Dr. of Educational Leadership
Join Our Team—Empower the Next Generation!
Every donation directly provides essential resources like books, lacrosse gear, and dedicated mentorship, empowering underserved children to thrive academically and athletically. Together, we build stronger minds, confident teams, and brighter futures.
"The Game-Changer"
"Where Literacy Meets Lacrosse: Transforming Student Lives Through Learning and Play!"