A Literacy Team is a group of volunteers who work in the same school, usually based in the same synagogue, organization, or interest group. Each Literacy Team has a Team Leader who helps with recruitment and serves as the primary contact with the partner school. All Coalition Team Leaders convene about three times a year to discuss programming, policy issues, and to promote resource sharing among teams. Many teams have a Coach who offers literacy support sessions for team members. To form a new team, contact the Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy.
Many urban schools lack appropriate resources in their libraries and classrooms.
The Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy helps to fill some of these gaps by supporting teams doing book drives. You can organize a book drive around a special event or through a community-wide campaign. Many individuals and organizations create book baskets and place them as centerpieces. All books are donated to partner schools. Several local bookstores will offer discounts if you mention that you are donating through the Jewish Coalition for Literacy.