At I Would Rather Be Reading, we integrate trauma-informed techniques into our tutoring and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs....

If you’ve been to our IWRBR after-school sites recently, you may have noticed a couple of new faces around. We’re excited to have two...

Children thrive when they feel safe. Safe spaces allow them to grow, learn, and simply be kids. However, for many young people, such...

Nationwide, we are witnessing an alarming rise in school violence and, tragically, more frequent school shootings. These heartbreaking...

At I Would Rather Be Reading, we believe that literacy education is about more than just reading and writing—it's about nurturing the...

At I Would Rather Be Reading (IWRBR), we understand that educators are the heart of our mission. As we work to provide trauma-responsive...

In this blog, I Would Rather Be Reading will dive into the life-changing power of mentorship and the incredible impact of building a...

Introduction As Stroke Awareness Month draws to a close, we at I Would Rather Be Reading (IWRBR) and our partners at Sevaro are thrilled...

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has become a crucial component of modern education, emphasizing the development of students' emotional...

As the temperatures rise and the school doors close for the summer, children eagerly anticipate the freedom and adventures that come with...

In the bustling world of elementary education, where young minds are eagerly absorbing knowledge and experiences, there lies a profound...

In the bustling halls of education, amidst the cacophony of learning, there exists a silent yet profound force: teachers trained in...

In a world where access to quality education often seems to depend on one's financial standing, the importance of enrichment...

At I Would Rather Be Reading (IWRBR), our mission is deeply rooted in empowering students facing adversity, particularly those grappling...

Over the past week, we've been taking a good look at the work culture here at IWRBR. It's been an eye-opening experience to see how the...

At I Would Rather Be Reading (IWRBR), we believe in the transformative power of literacy and social-emotional learning (SEL) to empower...

In the bustling landscape of modern education, where academic excellence often takes the forefront, the significance of Social Emotional...

At IWRBR, our mission is crystal clear: to provide equitable access to trauma-responsive literacy support and social-emotional learning...

Research consistently shows the significant benefits of teaching Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills to families for practicing at...

Often times we will reference 'research' when discussing the fact-based evidence that supports Social Emotional Learning. One prominent...