August 2022 Newsletter
DONATE A Message from Our Executive Director The consequences of poor literacy skills are devastating and yet we know how to prevent them 75% of state incarcerated adults can be classified as low literate. It
DONATE A Message from Our Executive Director The consequences of poor literacy skills are devastating and yet we know how to prevent them 75% of state incarcerated adults can be classified as low literate. It
DONATE A Message from Our Executive Director Let’s All Make a Difference Every Month! I had no idea that July is such a busy hashtag holiday month. It’s National Mango and Melon Month, National Deli
DONATE A Message from Our Executive Director On Providing High-Quality, Structured Reading Instruction:“It’s Not Brain Surgery” Our doctors are up to date with the latest research when we’re sick, why can’t we assume that our schools are
Reading Allowed was recently highlighted on local Philadelphia news station Channel 6/WPVI TV. During a visit to Visitation BVM Catholic School in Kensington, our tutor, Colette McElwee, and fourth-grade student, Aniya Robinson, discussed why the work of Reading Allowed is
Our doctors are up to date with the latest research when we’re sick, why can’t we assume that our schools are the same? When I go to the doctor, I assume they are up to date on the
Coming Soon: “Reading is a Social Justice Issue” Speaker Series DONATE The Reading Allowed “Reading is a Social Justice Issue” Speaker Series will kick off this fall, featuring Deborah Gordon Klehr, Executive Director of the Education Law Center and
The award will support Wilson Reading System®/Science of Reading training for 15 individuals. PHILADELPHIA- Reading Allowed received a grant of $61,895 from the William Penn Foundation to expand and diversify its pool of highly skilled tutors that provide
Thank you William Penn Foundation DONATE The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that increase educational opportunities for
DONATE There’s Nothing Better Than Getting Letters From Reading Allowed Students such as Jayla!Please support us so we can continue helping every struggling reader. Did You Miss Our Recent Open House? Don’t worry! You can watch it all
DONATE OPEN HOUSE REMINDER Reading Allowed’s VirtualOpen HouseFebruary 24, 20227:00 – 7:30 pm EST Please join us for this free event that’s open to the public. Our special guests will be Ameer Baraka – TV and film actor, author, and
DONATE Save the Date! Reading Allowed’s VirtualOpen HouseFebruary 24, 20227:00 – 7:30 pm EST Please join us for this free event that’s open to the public. Our special guests will be Ameer Baraka – TV and film
This Holiday Season, We’re Thankful for You! Reading Allowed would not be where it is without you. We are making a significant impact on the lives of many struggling readers in the Philadelphia area.