Watch the Read Aloud 20 TV Spot!
What We Believe
Reading is the fundamental skill every child needs for success in school. That’s why the Every Child a Reader partnership of educational and civic organizations is dedicated to promoting reading aloud with children every day.
Reading aloud is a simple, enjoyable activity for everyone—family members and others who care for children. Yet it truly has a profound effect. Reading aloud helps children get ready for kindergarten and helps them learn to read better and better as they progress through elementary school.
In Seattle we’ve made great strides in helping more kids read at grade level, but our work is not done! Overall, one child in five is still not meeting the fourth grade state standard for reading proficiency. Twice as many children from low-income families, and from families of color, are still below grade level.
The Every Child a Reader campaign and Web site are managed by Alliance for Education. To order the family pamphlet or to learn more about joining the campaign, please contact us at everychildareader@alliance4ed.org.
View the Every Child a Reader
Family Pamphlet!
Are you a teacher, a child care worker, or someone who works closely with families? View the Every Child a Reader family pamphlet (PDF) that gives families easy-to-follow tips about reading with children.
Recommended Reading
The Seattle Public Library offers great recommendations.
TV Spots on Comcast
In 2007, Read Aloud 20 TV spots will appear on Comcast stations throughout King County. We thank Comcast for their generous contribution to the campaign. Watch the TV spot on the Alliance for Education Web stie.
Partners
Every Child a Reader partners include:
- Alliance for Education
- Campaña Quetzal
- Child Care Resources
- City of Seattle
- Comcast
- National Children's Reading Foundation
- Powerful Schools
- Rotary Club of Seattle
- Seattle Council PTSA
- Seattle Public Library
- Seattle Public Schools
- Talaris Research Institute
- United Way of King County