Reading really does go down in middle and high school. The amount of reading kids do in those grades just goes down. There are so many clubs and sports competing for that attention.

At the middle school level, we have a reading specialist who can give that extra dose of instruction in reading that some students need.

We're getting more and more [high school teachers] asking about that all the time.

The entire district is really focused on literacy.

Kids are getting more and more reading and math and they need help. Cool School is there to make learning as enriching as possible.

It's not like reading in a school environment. Often these kids find reading a challenge, something that's difficult and onerous, and our teens help make it a much more enjoyable experience for them.