Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Founded in 2004, the Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) is an award-winning project of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, partnering with seven New Haven public schools.
The JCL is a nondenominational program that recruits, trains, places, and supports volunteer reading partners in our local public schools, meeting one-to-one with children to share the pleasures of reading and conversation while enjoying learning in a relaxed, nurturing environment. Students benefit from the interaction with a caring adult. With JCL, we learn together. No previous experience needed.
For more information, contact JCL Coordinator, Emily Kurz at (203) 387-2424 x306 or emilyk@jccnh.org.
Read to Kids
They can't wait!
JCL Partner Schools and Team Leaders:
- Barnard: Susan Epstein, Patricia Shure
- Brennan Rogers: Hyla Chasnoff, Kathy Patrikis
- Columbus Family Academy: Beth Kaufman, NormaJean Mitchell, Sally Mabry
- Davis: Ruth Sachs, Kim Bennett
- Edgewood School: Michele Cohen, Marcie Naftolin
- Mauro-Sheridan: Nina Goodless-Sanchez, Shelly Greengarden
- Nathan Hale: Hedda Kopf, Cathy Burns