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Across the country, literacy nonprofits are changing lives every day. We’re honored to shine a light on their incredible work—stories filled with hope, resilience, and meaningful impact. This space is dedicated to sharing their efforts and honoring the difference they’re making in their communities.
Founded in 2009, Catch Up & Read’s mission is to empower children from underserved communities to read on grade level by the end of third grade by equipping their teachers with best practices in literacy intervention. Catch Up & Read trains and coaches campus teachers to elevate their instructional skills and deliver targeted tutoring. Catch Up & Read’s model of improving teacher competency provides a long-term multiplier that impacts thousands of students for years to come. Since its inception, Catch Up & Read has trained over 500 teachers who have impacted over 50,000 students with high-quality, effective reading instruction. Based on results and recommendations from partner schools, Catch Up & Read has a waiting list for its services.
We believe in the power of literacy to transform lives and communities.
Catch Up & Read’s mission is to equip children from underserved communities to read on grade level by the end of third grade so they can graduate from high school and break the generational cycle of poverty.
Our Focus:
To empower teachers with evidence-based literacy practices that give 1st-3rd grade children the reading foundation they need to succeed in school and life.
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