Nonprofit Connects Students for Tutoring Program
A free weekly tutoring program organized by FIESTA, a Northern Kentucky nonprofit supporting the Hispanic population, is bringing together English-learning elementary students and high school Spanish students in Cincinnati. The program aims to improve reading skills for younger students, particularly…
Cincinnati, OH, August 3, 2026 —
A new free weekly tutoring program in Cincinnati is fostering a unique educational exchange between elementary school students learning English and high school students studying Spanish. The initiative is organized by FIESTA, a Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Hispanic population.
The program pairs English-learning elementary school students with high school Spanish students for tutoring sessions. The primary goal for the younger students is to enhance their reading skills, a focus that has gained increased importance with the introduction of new state reading tests.
Simultaneously, the program offers a valuable opportunity for high school students who are learning Spanish. These sessions provide them with a chance to practice their language abilities in a real-world setting and foster connections within the community.
FIESTA, the nonprofit behind the program, operates in Northern Kentucky and aims to serve and support the Hispanic community. The tutoring program extends its reach into Cincinnati, creating a cross-border collaboration for educational benefit.
Details regarding the specific schools involved or the frequency of the sessions beyond ‘weekly’ were not immediately available. The exact duration of the program or its long-term objectives beyond skill improvement and community connection were also not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Lia Salvatierra on linknky.com, see more information here.
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