Parents
Parent Guide
Parent guides explain the Summer Slide and tips to keep your kids excited about reading.
Book Wish List
Kids are given a Wish List to choose which books they want to receive through the summer
Discovery Sheets
Every book includes Discovery Sheets to encourage discussions about the book with your child.
Students saw “significant and substantial improvements in reading scores, especially in high poverty populations”
Dr. Richard Stock, Executive Director
University of Dayton Business Research Group
In the first four years of school, children
Learn to Read
After those critical foundation years, students
Read to Learn
Lack of education during the summer costs students
2 to 3
Months
of educational gains.
By the end of 3rd grade non-proficient readers are already
4 times
Less Likely to Graduate.
Win – Win – Win
For students
For districts
For communities
A small investment today that ensures long term rewards.
Choices, Challenges, And Rewards
Kids Read Now kicks in when school lets out. Reverse the summer reading slide with a results-driven reading program requiring no additional resources from districts.