Some reading skills have a finish line. Others keep growing. Dr. Munro Richardson explains why they both matter.

As America turns 250, one promise still hasn't reached every child: the right to read.

Stop asking why dads aren’t showing up. Start asking what we can change to make sure they feel welcomed.

Before a child can learn to read, they have to believe their story belongs on the page.

What does effective reading tutoring look like in Philadelphia? Researcher Kendall LaParo explores the gap between evidence-based practice and the real-world challenges of helping students learn to read.

When a parent can't read, a child notices. And that child is more likely to struggle too.

Your words matter just as much as your materials.

Dyslexia doesn’t discriminate. Identification often does.

This graphic makes the science of reading clear and helps families, schools, and communities speak the same language.

Philadelphia once had nearly 200 school librarians, now it has two. This is how the city lost them and how we can bring them back.

In a night of celebration and action, Read by 4th partners came together to fight for every child’s right to read.

We can’t talk about the early literacy crisis without being real about something else: the adult literacy crisis.

Self-care isn't just wellness, it’s the foundation of sustainable healthy advocacy. Caring for ourselves helps us better care for others.

Want to rally for Philly’s young readers? Download our free posters and help push for policies that fuel early literacy success.

Your voices are shaping the future of Philly’s early literacy movement.

Chalk isn’t just for doodles. It’s a fun way to build reading skills all summer long!

Literacy is a right, but it hasn’t always been protected. Check out this Lunch & Learn exploring the history of Black literacy in America and the lessons we can carry into our present and future.

Use these reflection questions as a strategic tool to help bring our shared values off to life.

The literacy world is packed with big, fancy words—but we’re not about that. Here’s a no-fluff guide to the key terms that matter to Philly’s early literacy movement.

How are our children being taught to read? We spoke with District leaders to find out.

Chewing on books? Reading backward? Obsessed with one story? These quirky reading habits might seem strange, but they’re actually signs your child is learning.

We partnered with Fors Marsh to evaluate how our community literacy grant model, influenced by participatory and trust-based philanthropy, is working.

Recognized as one of 2024’s most impactful initiatives, the Philly ABCs transforms public spaces into playful, culturally relevant, learning experiences for families.

A champion for education and equity, Julia Cadwallender steps into her new role with a passion for the science of reading, community, and collaboration.