We believe literacy is not just a skill, but a fundamental human right. When we fulfill our mission, we will build a world where everyone has the literacy to shape their future and make their hopes and aspirations a reality.
The Literacy Lab strives to ensure that all people have access to evidence-based literacy development to unlock opportunities for success in school and life.
We achieve our mission by:
Prioritizing the development of staff and Fellows.
Engaging in strategic partnerships to meet the needs of students, schools, and communities.
Using data analyses to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
We Believe Literacy Is A Human Right.
At The Literacy Lab, we believe that literacy is a human right and the pathway to liberation for all people. This belief underscores everything we do.
The United States has been engulfed in a profound literacy crisis for multiple generations.
- Only 36% of all U.S. fourth graders are reading at a proficient level.
- Nationally, 23% of third graders reading below basic levels fail to graduate high school on time, compared to just 4% of proficient readers.
- This follows children into adulthood as approximately 130 Million adults are unable to read a simple story to their children. The national literacy crisis is systemic and generational.
Now, imagine a classroom where every child believes they can succeed, where community leaders serve as mentors and role models, and where the ability to read unlocks doors to a future full of opportunity. At The Literacy Lab, we strive to make that vision a reality. We believe literacy is more than a skill — it’s a foundation for opportunity and lifelong success.
Through transformative programs, The Literacy Lab works with talented future educators to provide critical, evidence-based literacy instruction to the students who need it most. Together, with partners like you, we are working to ensure every child has the chance to read, learn, and thrive.
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