1) The document proposes a cross-age tutoring program between Virgil Middle School and Del Olmo Elementary School to build relationships between the schools and improve literacy. 2) Research shows that cross-age tutoring benefits both tutors and tutees by improving motivation, self-esteem, social relationships, and academic achievement through one-on-one attention and feedback. 3) The proposed program would have middle school students tutor elementary students once a week for eight weeks, with logistics like timeline and end-of-year presentation outlined.