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TREK

Who does TREK help?
TREK helps the entire Joplin community by taking a proactive approach to helping third, fourth and fifth grade students who are not performing at grade level. It also helps the community by strengthening the educational foundation at an early age. This, in turn, supplies our businesses with a qualified workforce and more productive citizens. The TREK program makes it possible for students who need extra reading and math skills to catch up with their classmates. TREK brings another adult into a child’s life who cares about them and shows it by devoting their time as a one-on-one tutor. TREK has been very successful in helping students have a bright future. We can always use more tutors to continue this rewarding program.

For more information or to find out how you can be a TREK Tutor, contact: Cary Beasley via email or call 417.624.4150.

TREK is presented by Freeman Health System

Gold Sponsor: General Mills

TREK – Together Reaching Every Kid!
Making a difference, one by one. All it takes is one hour a week!

What is TREK?
Together Reaching Every Kid is a 23-week coaching program designed to help improve student achievement in reading and math. The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Joplin Schools, designed and initiated this program to assist local elementary school students most at risk.

Who are the players?
The Joplin School District, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and community volunteers working together with students, parents and schools.

How does TREK work?
TREK begins the first week of October and runs through March every school year. Tutoring occurs from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at all Joplin public elementary schools.