Yes, you read correctly. Students currently in 3rd grade who stay on track through high school and attending IU East, will graduate college in 2030. IU East is again, for the 8th summer, hosting Third Grade Academy. This program helps students become stronger readers and prepares them for academic success. We are a program site for two classes meeting daily throughout June, with a total of 20 children.
In addition to enhancing their reading skills, TGA students interact with college students, faculty and staff for a variety of fun activities. This summer that includes quilting, knot-tying, drawing, Japanese calligraphy, poetry, pottery and more. They also get to tour campus, walk the nature trails, visit the nursing lab and WCTV, and make a hummingbird feeder. Lots of IU East folks sharing their time and talent!
IU East is also serving other local youth this summer through an expanded K-12 tutoring program. Anyone with a child who would benefit from tutoring can register them by contacting Ann in the Center for Service-Learning: iueastsl@iue.edu. Funding for this important program is provided through the IU East Chancellor’s Innovation Fund, The Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation, and Indiana Kids.