The key to a child’s success in school is to be able to read. But only 40% of Rhode Island children are able to read on grade-level by the end of third grade. We must do better.
By 2025, we will double the number of Rhode Island 3rd graders reading at grade-level.
United Way of Rhode Island and Rhode Island KIDS COUNT are proud to lead Rhode Island Reads: The Campaign for Third-Grade Reading.
The key to a child’s success in school is to be able to read. But only 40% of Rhode Island children are able to read on grade-level by the end of third grade. We must do better.
Annual Rhode Island Reads Partner Meeting
Materials from the 2020 virtual meeting!
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Our virtual partner meeting was held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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Please listen to the event recording here!
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Dr. Shantel Meek Presentation - Start With Equity: From the Early Years to the Early Grades
2018:
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On Monday, December 10, 2018, United Way of Rhode Island and Rhode Island KIDS COUNT hosted the Rhode Island Reads Partner Meeting, attended by state and community leaders.
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Rhode Island Reads is dedicated toward reaching our goal of 75% of 3rd graders reading at grade-level by 2025.
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Please see the event's data presentation and pictures; as well as coverage by WJAR 10 and WPRI 12.
Rhode Island Reads celebrates the joy of reading
In the community - see pictures from recent reading events!
Online
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The Rhode Island Children’s Cabinet, the Rhode Island Department of Education, and Rhode Island Reads encourage all to share their favorite childhood books and happy memories with reading. See the '#RIReads' activity here on Twitter!