AmeriCorps returns to Martin County with renewed focus on boosting students' reading skills

A program that has worked with thousands of Martin County children is returning after a brief hiatus, with a renewed focus on helping young students strengthen their reading skills.The Boys Girls Clubs of Martin County is celebrating the return of its AmeriCorps program, which places volunteers directly with students to provide individualized and small-group academic support.WATCH BELOW: Literacy program returns to Martin County after hiatus AmeriCorps returns to Martin County"We missed it. It was an extremely important piece to our success and moving the district forward," Martin County Schools Superintendent Michael Maine said.The Boys Girls Clubs of Martin County first introduced the federal mentorship program to the area in 2019. For six years, AmeriCorps volunteers worked with thousands of local students before federal funding shortfalls forced the program to pause.Now, program leaders have set new goals for its return. WPTV reporter Christy Waite connected with AmeriCorps Pro