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Every Child Reads

At a Glance

A child’s first eight years are the best time to foster positive development, support academic achievement and prepare for a lifetime of success. Every Child Reads does this by taking a holistic approach to children's well-being with a keen focus on a key predictor of school success: Reading proficiency by the end of third grade.

About Us

Our work is informed by the national Campaign for Grade Level Reading and focuses on four areas that serve as the foundation of academic achievement: School attendance, school readiness, summer learning and access to books. We also facilitate a working group of service providers, educators, parents and civic leaders to devise and implement strategies for
addressing children’s social-emotional well-being — factors that impact their ability to focus and learn.

Mission

The Dubuque Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is a network of individuals and organizations working together to ensure that all children read at grade-level by the end of third grade.