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Then master instructors zero in on those skills.<\/blockquote><figcaption>Mary Kellner, Ed.D.<br>Board President<br>Stritch Family Literacy Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Twenty-four elementary and middle school students will attend the inaugural spring session.\u00a0Learners with a varying range of literacy issues were invited by word of mouth, primarily by the program\u2019s master instructors, who are or were educators at Milwaukee-area schools\u00a0or board members. The instructors will provide research-based tutoring, including intensive instruction for children who need extra support, over the\u00a015-week\u00a0session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnces.ed.gov%2Fnationsreportcard%2Fsubject%2Fpublications%2Fdst2022%2Fpdf%2F2023010xk4.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Crjhall%40uwm.edu%7C4b8312d3e3d8442a816e08de5c8853db%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C639049937930245726%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yLwYA7DpKHbMCA4T2ZTyRA0%2FV71%2BC711tkIcOMnbjOk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">National Center for Education Statistics<\/a>, Milwaukee fourth graders tested lower in literacy skills than students in other large cities, with around 88% students scoring below literacy proficiency for their age.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s just not acceptable,\u201d said Mary Kellner,\u00a0the president of the board of the Stritch Family Literacy Center. \u201cSome kids pick up reading more easily, some kids struggle more and need some extra help, and some kids struggle a lot and need individual help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The private\u00a0tutoring sessions are planned and led by master instructors, all of whom hold advanced degrees in education and undergo an extensive training program hosted by 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s School of Education and the Stritch Family Literacy Center Board. Kellner notes that the specialized instructor training and one-on-one attention are what set the literacy center apart from other programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe depth of the program makes it stand out from other tutoring programs in the area,\u201d\u00a0Kellner\u00a0said. \u201cWe do a thorough assessment that pinpoints the exact skill sets the child may be lacking, such as phonics or reading comprehension. Then master instructors zero in on those skills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Learning Center\u2019s New Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2026\/01\/SFLC07.jpg\" alt=\"Room with shelves of books lining the walls. The center of the room contains cubicles set-up with two chairs designed for one-to-one tutoring sessions. The desk features brightly colored children's books.\" class=\"wp-image-12851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2026\/01\/SFLC07.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2026\/01\/SFLC07-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is a revitalization of the Cardinal Stritch Literacy Center, which was one of the first literacy programs in the country. After Cardinal Stritch University closed in 2023, 51ÁÔÆæ faculty connected with a dedicated group of volunteers led by Kellner to offer the literacy center a new home at 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Children\u2019s Learning Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c51ÁÔÆæ is the go-to school for kids in Milwaukee,\u201d said Kellner. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to have young students experience the campus and for 51ÁÔÆæ to be a partner in this life-changing program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tina Freiburger,\u00a0dean of the School of Education at 51ÁÔÆæ, welcomes the partnership and is looking forward to serving students in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis partnership reflects the very best of what a public university can be,\u201d Freiburger said. \u201cBy building on the strong legacy of the Cardinal Stritch Literacy Center, we are expanding access to high-quality literacy support and creating meaningful, lasting impact for children and families across our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-f-quote\"><blockquote>This partnership reflects the very best of what a public university can be. By building on the strong legacy of the Cardinal Stritch Literacy Center, we are expanding access to high-quality literacy support and creating meaningful, lasting impact for children and families across our community.<\/blockquote><figcaption>Tina Freiburger, Ph.D.<br>Dean, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members of the media are invited to tour 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Stritch Family Literacy Center upon appointment. Please reach out to Kristine Lize (<a href=\"mailto:kcmarver@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kcmarver@uwm.edu)<\/a>\u00a0to coordinate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\u2019s Stritch Family Literacy Center, a local reading and writing tutoring program with an 80-year history, is opening on 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s campus Jan. 27. 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