Shocking but true: The 2024 NAEP report reveals ongoing challenges in reading proficiency among Black students. In 2022, only 17% of Black fourth graders were proficient in reading, compared to 33% overall, highlighting a significant achievement gap.
This is especially concerning as AI, driven by reading and writing skills, becomes more prevalent.
So, what do we do?
Effective reading instruction requires five key components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
HEPH programming answers this call by engaging kids where they live, leading to higher engagement and improved learning outcomes.
By supporting Literacy Lift-Off: The 1 Million Child Initiative, you help bridge this gap and empower students. Your donation provides the tools they need to succeed and contribute meaningfully to our world.
Your support is urgently needed. Together, we can turn the tide and give our children the future they deserve.
Supports programming for one student for a month
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Supports programming for one classroom for a semester
FROM THE HEPH FOUNDATION