Building Strong Readers Starts With Families
Raising a Reader helps public, charter, and private schools build constistnt at-home reading routines—so families read more oftern, students strengthen early literacy skipps, and schools deepen family partnership.
Aligned with Title I, family engagement priorities and science-of-reading instruction, Raising a Reader complements what you’re already doing by extending learning beyond the classroom.
📍 Upcoming Webinar Details
Funding Raising a Reader in Your School: California & Arizona
Tuesday, February 24
Choose the best time for you!
9AM PT / 10AM MST
3:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM MST
Funding Raising a Reader in Your School: All States
Thursday, March 12
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9AM PT / 12PM EST
1 PM PT / 4 PM EST
What Schools Receive
Everything you need to launch:
- Curated bilingual book collections
- Family-facing materials that make reading at home easy
- Training and implementation tools
- Ongoing support to keep the routine strong
Why Schools Choose Raising a Reader
- Built for Public, Charter and Private Schools
Flexible implementation that fits different schedules, staffing models, and school contexts. - Title I & Family Engagement Aligned
Supports Title I family engagement requirements and school improvement priorities. - Backed by Evidence
Evaluations show gains in at-home reading frequency, school readiness, and family engagement. - Fits Your Curriculum
Complements ELA, bilingual education, and science-of-reading–aligned instruction. - Designed for All Families
Bilingual, culturally responsive book collections and family-facing materials support diverse communities.
Implementation Options for Schools
Pick the program model that best fits your community
- Classic Red Book Bag: A rotating book-bag routine that builds consistent shared reading at home.
- Home Library Programs: Families build a home library so reading routines stick.
Not sure which model fits? We’ll help you choose in a 15-minute planning call.
Funding Raising a Reader
Raising a Reader can be funded through multiple pathways commonly used by public, charter, and private schools, including:
- Title I family engagement and instructional support funds
- School improvement and literacy grants
- Charter-authorized or network-level funding
- Philanthropy and education foundations
- Federal, Local and state education funding sources
Ready to strengthen literacy and family engagement at your school?