MISSION
All learning-capable third-grade students achieve the reading proficiency milestone.
All students achieve grade-level or above performance and graduate high school prepared to succeed in career and post-secondary education.
All learning-capable third-grade students achieve the reading proficiency milestone.
All students achieve grade-level or above performance and graduate high school prepared to succeed in career and post-secondary education.
need
2/3 or more of 4th grade students in the US
are not proficient in Reading.
The current education system in the us is failing most students
why?
National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), Nation’s Report Card, US Dept. of Education
Fourth grade students in the US who scored below proficient reading level by race
https://datacenter.kidscount.org/data#USA/1/8/10,11,12,13,15,14,2719/char/0
Fourth grade students in the US who scored below proficient reading level by race
https://datacenter.kidscount.org/data#USA/1/8/10,11,12,13,15,14,2719/char/0
Allowing so many children to fail is a national catastrophe.
Our nation must address this critical need.
Labeling and socially promoting children who don't have the skills to succeed is a disservice to the children and their families.
Typical excuses given for this failure:
These excuses do not really capture the true picture, but we have to acknowledge the widespread failure, understand the causes and build the proper system to address the need.
Most teachers are professionals and care, but the current system is failing the teachers which impacts the students.
Most people are not aware of the statistics and/or accept the failure.
More of the same is not working.
Students who struggle with reading success typically entered school behind in the foundational skills that empower learning and never caught up. The current system of one-on-many instruction was not designed to catch up so many children who are behind. In most schools, remediation practices provide too little support too late.
Reading proficiency requires each student develop a certain set of foundational skills.
If a student is not reading proficiently, they likely have a deficit in one or more of these foundational skills--The Skill Gap.
Families and schools must identify the Skill Gap for each student and provide the explicit training and instruction each student needs to catch up. (Learn more about the Skill Gap and how to address it.)
The solution starts in the home.
Families must take ultimate responsibility and help to ensure children have the foundational skills they need when they enter kindergarten and provide the needed support during the early school years.
Schools must take responsibility and implement the proper immersion programs in grades K-3 to catch most students up to grade level.
Please don't accept the status quo.
Take action now to help most every student achieve reading proficiency.
Close the Skill Gap for our students.
Give every student the gift of reading.
Our nation must address this critical need.
Labeling and socially promoting children who don't have the skills to succeed is a disservice to the children and their families.
Typical excuses given for this failure:
- Bad schools
- Bad curriculum
- Bad teachers
- Bad students
These excuses do not really capture the true picture, but we have to acknowledge the widespread failure, understand the causes and build the proper system to address the need.
Most teachers are professionals and care, but the current system is failing the teachers which impacts the students.
Most people are not aware of the statistics and/or accept the failure.
More of the same is not working.
Students who struggle with reading success typically entered school behind in the foundational skills that empower learning and never caught up. The current system of one-on-many instruction was not designed to catch up so many children who are behind. In most schools, remediation practices provide too little support too late.
Reading proficiency requires each student develop a certain set of foundational skills.
If a student is not reading proficiently, they likely have a deficit in one or more of these foundational skills--The Skill Gap.
Families and schools must identify the Skill Gap for each student and provide the explicit training and instruction each student needs to catch up. (Learn more about the Skill Gap and how to address it.)
The solution starts in the home.
Families must take ultimate responsibility and help to ensure children have the foundational skills they need when they enter kindergarten and provide the needed support during the early school years.
Schools must take responsibility and implement the proper immersion programs in grades K-3 to catch most students up to grade level.
Please don't accept the status quo.
Take action now to help most every student achieve reading proficiency.
Close the Skill Gap for our students.
Give every student the gift of reading.
Parents
Learn how you can help your child become a successful reader. Learn the secrets of how fun and engaging Read-Talk-Play activities can give your child the magic of reading. More |
Community
Local organizations can make the dream of reading success a reality for all children in your community. Join the Movement and work with parents and schools to make a difference. More |
Schools
Learn how to prevent most reading difficulties and catch up students who are behind. Integrates easily into existing curriculum. At-home training options available to increase parent engagement. More |
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My School Village
We are building a social media application designed to help connect families within each participating elementary school boundary. Members will be able to better communicate with neighbors throughout the school boundary, get access to resources, find answers, and keep track of events. Membership is free and secure. Only share information you want. We are working to create benefits to make membership worthwhile. We hope to have a working prototype by the end of February. Learn more |
Everyone Reads
Far too many students of all ages struggle with reading. This limits their career and life options. Our goal is to empower everyone in our community to be able enjoy reading proficiently. No excuses. If reading is a challenge for you or someone you know, please join and participate to help wipe out illiteracy in our community. Learn more |
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Everyone Connected
The Internet is a wonderful resource. We believe every family should have a computer with Internet access at home. This will open up training opportunities for all students and adults, and can help with finding work and gaining access to resources. Learn more ASD Reading Program
if a student has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the ASD Reading Program may be able to help. Learn more |
Everyone Welcome
In the good old days, commonly a community would welcome new families to the neighborhood. It was called the Welcome Wagon. Let’s bring back that spirit. Let’s find ways to welcome everyone and build a stronger sense of community. Learn more Irlen Project
Ten percent or more of people have difficulty reading because of Irlen Syndrome. Learn more |