What We Believe
Reading is the fundamental skill every child needs for success in school. That’s why the Every Child a Reader partnership of educational and civic organizations is dedicated to encouraging reading aloud with children every day.
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Press the Play Button Below to Watch the TV Spot!
TV Spots - Comcast Partnership
In 2007 the partnership is pleased to announce the "Read Aloud 20" television campaign on Comcast. In a :30 TV spot, which will air beginning in February and continuing throughout the year, real-life Seattle Public Schools Literacy Coach Anita Morales carries an
important message straight to families: reading aloud with your child 20 minutes every day can help your child learn. |
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The Every Child a Reader Family Pamphlet
Are you a teacher in an elementary school or pre-school or someone who works closely with families? The Every Child a Reader family pamphlet gives families easy-to-follow tips about reading with children.
Download the family pamphlet in English>
Download the family pamphlet in Chinese>
Download the family pamphlet in Spanish>
Partners
Every Child a Reader partners include:
Alliance for Education
Campaña Quetzal
Child Care Resources
Chinese Information and Service Center
City of Seattle
Comcast
National Children's Reading Foundation
Powerful Schools
Rotary Club of Seattle
Russell Investments
Seattle Public Library
Seattle Public Schools
Talaris Research Institute
United Way of King County
- The single most important activity for building eventual success in reading is
reading aloud to children—especially during the preschool years.
- Children who struggle with reading in the early grades are at risk of falling
behind and staying behind throughout their academic careers.
- Forty-nine percent (49%) of those incarcerated in our state read at or below a
ninth grade level.
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For More Information
Contact Suzanne Erickson, Alliance for Education, Senior Partnership Manager,
Literacy at (206) 205-0329 or e-mail
suzanne@alliance4ed.org