Education

National Campaign for Grade Level Reading

Overview

United Way Suncoast is proud to fully embrace the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading framework in all our education initiatives. This commitment reflects our dedication to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to read proficiently by the end of third grade, setting them up for lifelong success.

We actively lead and participate in a variety of impactful programs across all five counties we serve. Our efforts include collaborating with local schools, community organizations, and families to create a supportive and enriching environment for children’s literacy development. By focusing on the key areas of the campaign; school readiness, attendance, summer learning, healthy readers, and family engagement, we strive to make a significant difference in the lives of children and their families.

Through these comprehensive initiatives, United Way Suncoast works tirelessly to build a brighter future for our community, one reader at a time.

Click below to learn about the campaign across our counties:

Hillsborough County Campaign for Grade-level reading

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota)

Early Readers, Future Leaders: Pinellas Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Children who enter kindergarten ready to learn — cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically — are better positioned to become proficient readers by third grade.

Children who read proficiently by the end of third grade are four times more likely to graduate high school on time compared to those who don’t. This milestone is crucial for setting the foundation for future academic success and lifelong opportunities.

To learn more about the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading across our counties, please reach out to Nicole Brown at nbrown@uwsuncoast.org.