Protecting every child’s right to read.
We’re a powerful movement of family, community and system leaders working together to make sure Philly’s children become the strong readers they deserve to be.
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LITERACY ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL
We sat down with our friend Laura Boyce, Executive Director of Teach Plus Pennsylvania to talk about the essential role of policy in supporting early literacy and how we can support Senate Bill 801 and House Bill 998.
FUND YOUR IDEAS
The Neighborhood Literacy Fund supports community-driven solutions to the early literacy crisis by awarding up to $2,000 for projects that help grow Philadelphia’s young readers.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
LESSONS FROM MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi went from ranking the second-worst state in fourth-grade reading in 2013 to 21st in 2022. Join us for a discussion with Amanda Malone, Regional Literacy Coordinator with the Mississippi Department of Education about what Philly can learn from their momentum .
April 17, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Virtual
VOLUNTEER
Every block needs a Reading Captain!
Philly neighbors are becoming the go-to early literacy person for their community. Learn how you can help families raise strong readers one conversation at a time.
Rewriting Philadelphia’s early literacy story takes more than one author.
There’s a role for everyone.
