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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 drops of 2,000 children's books to the Philly Book Bank during the 6abc Disney Magic of Storytelling

6abc Action News | May 14, 2024

6abc donates 2,000 children's books to Read by 4th partners at the 6abc Disney Magic of Storytelling event

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

The 32nd Annual African American Children’s Book Fair to host winners of the 2024 American Library Association Youth Award


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

Philadelphia Public Schools Only Have 4 Certified Librarians, But Universities and Nonprofits Are Stepping Up to Fill The Void

Grid Magazine | July 31, 2023

Philly school libraries are severely understaffed and underfunded. These organizations are working to change that

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

I Spy with my little eye … A colorful new childhood literacy campaign featuring real Philly kids is rolling out across SEPTA.

Chalkbeat Philadelphia | February 8, 2022

Lessons in the laundromat: Philly initiative promotes literacy in everyday spaces

Philadelphia Citizen | May 17, 2021

A Better Way to Teach Reading

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

A Ticket to Self-Expression

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

Let's Get To Average

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

Ideas We Should Steal: Books Around the Block