Decode Project was created out of necessity. The opportunities that come with the ability to read are immeasurable. It is my belief that equitable access to literacy is a pathway to true liberation and better future for us all!

I love being a part of Decode Project because every child deserves access to effective literacy instruction. Structured literacy is the cornerstone of empowerment, and unlocks the boundless potential within every learner.

I enjoy working with Decode Project because of the commitment to diminish inequities in education. Literacy not only enhances a student's life but also creates opportunities to assist students on their educational journey.

Every child has a right to effective and comprehensive early literacy instruction. Once they get it, it’s theirs forever.

I love working with Decode Project and seeing how they teach reading in such a comprehensive way. Reading is the key to leveling the playing field of education. 

"it is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education." - Nelson Mandela 

I love working with Decode Project because we open the doors of opportunity for every student through equitable education.

Reading to me, means a chance. A chance at learning more. A chance at being more. A chance at exploring more. A chance at knowing more. It’s the basic building block of education. I chose 
to work at Decode Project because It is my duty as a reader and a person to give someone else that chance. 

Reading is a basic skill that allows you to express your thoughts, solve problems, and understand the world around you. Every child deserves that opportunity. 

Reading is important to me because it has so many different uses in our daily lives: as an escape from my stress and worries, to further education, build connections with people, and learn about different walks of life; reading gives us the opportunity to learn about people through their eyes and viewpoints.

I work with Decode Project because I believe reading is truly fundamental. I want to help children grow literacy skills so they can effectively communicate their wants, needs, and goals.

Reading is a fundamental necessity in our society. You need reading for negotiation, to communicate your needs, and to advocate for yourself and your community! So, it's important to ensure that the next generation is equipped with this mainstay skill, especially since we were denied it for so long! Reading is a form of hustling!

Decode has a mission that is so overlooked despite being one of the most pressing concerns. Kids need literacy to help them succeed in every other facet of life, so being able to help means the world to me!

Reading is an essential skill! Strong reading skills open the door to learning about life and our world! I am excited about the opportunity to mentor students in reading with The Decode Project. It is a privilege to give back to young people in this way. It will be joyful to spend time with them one on one as they explore their world through reading.

Literacy, to me, is a skill that is required to learn so many other skills. The Decode Project develops the most important skill while unlocking the potential for children to learn others.

Literacy is important to me because it is the key to the world. It is really hard to understand and progress in life without being literate. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity and the support to learn literacy.

Decode's mission to mitigate inequities through literacy is incredibly important, and I want to support that mission in any way I can. At the Decode Project informational meeting I attended, I was devastated when I learned the number of children who don't have the privilege of being able to read at their grade level. I have lots of experience babysitting, and really enjoy working with kids. I greatly value reading, as it is crucial for safety and communication. In my free time, I also love to read books about nearly any topic and I view reading as an incredible outlet. Decode Project is a great way to combine what I enjoy doing with my values and help create change in our community, and I am beyond excited to be a literacy mentor.

"I chose to work for with Decode Project to help a collective goal: building a foundation for kids to grow and flourish in a learning environment that is safe and fun!"

"I chose Decode because I understand the importance of building literacy foundations with a child that will last a lifetime. It's incredibly rewarding to know you are making a difference with the individual child but also the impact it has on the community as a whole."