Our Mission Statement
To partner with public school districts and communities to foster family literacy.
All District Reads partners with schools and participating communities to encourage reading aloud in households and classrooms of all Kindergarten through 5th grade students, with special advantages for low-income students. The ADR reading program provides a shared reading experience within homes to promote literacy and create a passion for reading.
Children born into poverty face numerous challenges, including a deficiency in literacy skills. Research indicates that children raised in households with books gain a significant edge compared to those who do not have access to books.
Literacy Program Participants
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Spring 2024 Lighting Literacy Fires with All District Reads
This collaborative effort engages 59 elementary schools and their students in a transformative literary journey. With a total of 25,000 books – one for each participating student, teacher and staff – we ignite a passion for reading that illuminates minds and fosters a lifelong love of learning.
What Our Participants Are Saying
Students are not only discovering the joy of reading but also cultivating essential literacy skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. Hear what our participants have to say about the profound influence of this empowering initiative.
This program is a game changer…I have been waiting 30 years for this moment.
Literacy is foundational. Let’s change the trajectory of students’ lives.