Commit to 80
An effort to get 80% of our third graders reading proficiently by 2025. Read Charlotte can show you how to help. Learn more: www.readcharlotte.org/commit-to-80/
Y Readers
A program from the YMCA of Greater Charlotte that provides additional support for students to be proficient in reading by the end of 3rd grade. Learn more: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/y-readers
Summer Literacy Infusion
Designed to mitigate summer learning loss by providing opportunities for elementary-age students to practice literacy skills at camp, build home libraries, and develop an enjoyment of reading. Learn more: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/summer-literacy-infusion
Charlotte program puts books in kids’ hands, promotes early literacy through ‘Big Read’ event.
Learn more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/charlotte-program-puts-books-in-kids-hands-promotes-early-literacy-through-big-read-event/
The Mebane Message and News
Learn more: https://education.charlotte.edu/the-mebane-message-newsletter/
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Goals & Guardrails
Learn more: https://www.cmsk12.org/strategy-innovation/2024-29-strategic-plan/goals-guardrails-new
Read Charlotte History
Learn more: https://www.readcharlotte.org/who-we-are/history/
Read Charlotte
A community initiative dedicated to improving children’s literacy from birth through elementary school through local strategy, partner network, and family-facing tools.
Reading at Home Resources
Reading and literacy resources for parents and caregivers to read at home. Provided by Read Charlotte.
NC DPI Office of Early Learning
A running source on what is happening in classrooms across the state, including LETRS, literacy specialists, and DIBELS data.