You’ve watched The Right to Read—now it’s time to take action.

You’ve watched The Right to Read documentary—been captivated by the work of Kareem Weaver, angered at the injustice of a failing education system, and have been inspired to do something. But what?

Read by 4th partners have curated this list of ideas and resources to support young readers in Philadelphia.

Everyone has a role to play in growing stronger readers. Let’s find yours.

 

FAMILIES

  • Make reading together a special time. To make the most of story time, ask questions, build vocabulary, and connect the story to your life. Get more tips at readingpromise.org

  • Practice the alphabet, Philly style. Visit PhillyABCs.org and grab a free poster from your neighborhood library. Remember, learning the ABCs takes practicing all three: letter names, letter shapes, and letter sounds. 

  • Talk it up. Back-and-forth conversations, where your child truly feels seen and heard, help build language skills and self-confidence. 

  • Champion your child’s school success. Ask your child’s teacher if instruction is aligned with the science of reading and how you can support them at home.

  • Create together. Making time for the power of play, imagination, and creativity helps boost literacy.

  • If you feel your child is behind, explore tutoring options like the District’s free virtual tutoring for grades K-12.

  • Protect your child's right to read. Learn more about Philly’s literacy crisis and movement. Raise the topic at SAC, Home and School Association, and school board meetings.

 

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

 

EDUCATORS AND SYSTEMS LEADERS

 

Host a Screening of The Right to Read

More people should see this movie. You can request a screening and host a community conversation with the official discussion guide.

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