How ESL Tutoring Impacts Students’ Lives and Why You Should Be One
In Fairfax County, Virginia, our vibrant community thrives with diversity, welcoming families from around the world; however, language barriers are challenges for many immigrant families. Hit especially hard by language […]
Bonus: Science Experiment!
Look who’s experimenting! VU students love the high school volunteers who share their time with us, especially when one of them comes up with a cool extra. One of our […]
Turtles, Lizards, and Snakes, Oh My!
Wondering what other wonderful fun we had at VU summer camp? The reptiles were a favorite of mine. Thanks Reptiles Alive! LLC for a great presentation. The kids loved it. […]
What’s the Word?
What’s new at VU? Or maybe I should say what’s “gnu” at VU? 🙂 The letter of the day was launched this past week to help all of our students, […]
Happy Reunions
The first week back has been a happy reunion of volunteers and students! It’s so heartwarming to greet students and see the big smiles on their faces when they come through […]
First Full-Day Summer Camp at VU
Today is the first day of our VU summer camp at the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center! Nearly all of our regular homework assistance students are coming and will do some writing and […]
Summer Camp Ahead
Although school is not quite over, VU closed a little early because students are busy with SOLs and wrapping up the school year. Volunteers and board members are taking a small […]
Giving the Gift of Time
“We couldn’t do it without you.” That sentiment has never been uttered more sincerely or appropriately than on April 16 at the VU volunteer appreciation dinner. All VU volunteers–from […]
Reading Rock Star
VU is proud to have a certified Reading Rock Star in its midst! One of our second grade students, who has been coming to VU regularly all year, received a Reading Rock […]
VU Is Back…and Then It Snowed!
After a long break, kids and volunteers returned to VU on Monday 1/5/15 ready to start a new year of learning. And then it snowed! VU is not open today […]