Press
Read by 4th in the news.
Philly Voice | September 1, 2024
Philadelphia Zoo to display 'Philly ABCs' in September to promote early literacy
Chalkbeat | January 24, 2024
New Philadelphia curriculum goes all in on science of reading
PHL 17 | May 29, 2024
Community Spotlight: Read By 4th nonprofit focuses on helping Philly students become strong readers
6abc Action News | May 14, 2024
6abc Action News | May 14, 2024
Fox 29 | April 19, 2024
Good Day Uncut: Hank with ACHIEVEability uplifting West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer | March 1, 2024
Read by 4th partners pen letter to the editor about the science of reading
The Philadelphia Sun | January 29, 2024
Chalkbeat | January 16, 2024
How ‘reading captains’ are fueling Philadelphia’s push to improve early literacy
El Nuevo Día | December 29, 2023
Fortalecen las alianzas para atajar el rezago en el aprendizaje de la lectura
6ABC | October 19, 2023
Kiwanis Club Reading Promise Week
The Philadelphia Citizen | October 6, 2023
The Citizen Recommends: Reading Promise Week
The Philadelphia Tribune | September 19, 2023
Documentary sheds light on early literacy crisis
The Philadelphia Citizen | August 31, 2023
How to Help Schools, Students, and Teachers
Vista Today | August 10, 2023
Grid Magazine | July 31, 2023
Next City | July 31, 2023
An Early Literacy Initiative Brings Reading To North Philly Playgrounds
Metro Philly | July 26, 2023
Philly ABCs initiative aims to curb summer learning loss
Pennsylvania Capital Star | July 26, 2023
Universities, nonprofits step up to aid depleted Philadelphia public school libraries
Chalkbeat Philadelphia | December 7, 2022
Philadelphia officials optimistic about early literacy efforts despite disappointing test scores
Chalkbeat Philadelphia | October 27, 2022
Chelsea Clinton in Philadelphia to highlight project tying learning to everyday places
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 13, 2022
A celebration of reading and family literacy at the Jenks school
The Philadelphia Citizen | August 29, 2022
Why the New School Year Offers Reasons for Hope
Al Dia | April 7, 2022
Come Aboard the Reading Promise
Mass Transit | April 7, 2022
Pioneering early literacy campaign arrives for SEPTA riders
6 ABC | April 7, 2022
SEPTA turning everyday commutes into colorful reading adventures with new campaign
KYW Newsradio | April 6, 2022
SEPTA's push-button 'promise' gives kids a story to read while they ride
Metro Philly | April 6, 2022
SEPTA stations get makeover for reading campaign
Philly Voice | April 6, 2022
SEPTA campaign seeks to improve child literacy rates through interactive games on public transit
Philadelphia Inquirer | April 6, 2022
Chalkbeat Philadelphia | February 8, 2022
Lessons in the laundromat: Philly initiative promotes literacy in everyday spaces
Philadelphia Citizen | May 17, 2021
The Philadelphia Citizen | December 18, 2020
Integrity Icon 2020: Meet Carlos Aponte
The Philadelphia Citizen | May 14, 2020
Eight areas we need to address as we look to reopening school in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Citizen | May 11, 2020
Tacking the Covid slide may be simpler than we think
Chalkbeat Philadelphia | April 2, 2020
Read by 4th prepares littlest learners for a life of reading
Chalkbeat Philadelphia | October 22, 2019
Sixers’ Tobias Harris gives $1 million to education philanthropies
Chalkbeat Philadelphia | June 3, 2019
District expands program that gives books to young readers
Chalkbeat Philadelphia (formally published on The Notebook, WHYY) | April 18, 2019
Dyslexia group hosts symposium at Temple to highlight science of reading
The Philadelphia Citizen | March 19, 2019
Chalkbeat Philadelphia (formally published on The Notebook, WHYY) | March 11, 2019
Reading Captains lead the way to early literacy
Chalkbeat Philadelphia (formally published on The Notebook, WHYY) | September 10, 2018
Making a chore educational: Grocery store experiment aims to inspire learning
Chalkbeat Philadelphia | July 25, 2018
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading conference comes to Philadelphia
Chalkbeat Philadelphia | June 7, 2018
Enjoy a ‘Summer of Wonder’ at the Free Library
Philadelphia Citizen | November 28, 2017
Reading Lesson No 1—Teach the Teachers
Chalkbeat Philadelphia | June 29, 2017
More than 800 teachers take part in third annual summer literacy institute
The Philadelphia Citizen | June 21, 2017
Chalkbeat Philadelphia (formally published on The Notebook, WHYY) | April 11, 2017
Read by 4th campaign reports on its progress
Chalkbeat Philadelphia (formally published on The Notebook, WHYY) | April 5, 2017
Read by 4th website has new tools for parents
The Philadelphia Citizen | January 19, 2017
Teacher Colleges, We Need You To Step It Up
Chalkbeat Philadelphia (formally published on The Notebook, WHYY) | October 17, 2016
Read by 4th aims to improve attendance with a new community ambassador program
The Philadelphia Citizen July 14, 2015