Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

The Early Learning Nation (ELN) Collective is pleased to announce their 2025 Local Action Fund grant opportunity. This initiative supports local leaders dedicated to improving early childhood systems and services in their communities. Eligible communities can receive up to $25,000 to advance innovation, address systemic challenges, and strengthen leadership representation—supporting children from prenatal through age 8. For more info and eligibility visit: https://lnkd.in/eRUXVExV Bezos Family Foundation joined Campaign for Grade-Level Reading for a Funder-to-Funder conversation about the ELN Collective that you can view in our webinar archive: https://lnkd.in/e54V4tWF

#ICYMI on 3/18 we were joined by Megan Wyatt from Bezos Family Foundation to learn about the work the Early Learning Nation collective is doing to support local leaders w/ local priorities. View the recording and resources in our webinar archive: https://lnkd.in/e54V4tWF

Featured in The 74 Media, the School District of Indian River County, Florida superintendent Dr. David K. Moore and Barbara Hammond, CEO of #TheLearningAlliance in Vero Beach explain how they created a powerful and comprehensive public-private partnership that treats literacy as a *community mission* rather than just a school district initiative.? The results for Indian River County? ? Ranked #12 in state literacy (up from #31 in just 4 years!) ? 95% of schools rated A or B (up from 47%) ? Students in after-school programs see 50% more reading growth Dr. Moore closes the article with this challenge: "The question isn’t whether this model can work. The question is: Who will be next to replicate it?" ?? #MoonshotMoment Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/deuXBMSE

#ICYMI last week's #LearningTuesdays featured state chiefs from Alabama, Colorado, Inidiana, Maryland, and Virginia! View the recording and all follow-up materials and resources in our webinar archive! https://lnkd.in/em5xXKnY

"How are the children?" Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order?initiating the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, aiming to shift oversight to states and local governments. But what does this mean for the *millions* of children with special learning needs, children who are English language learners, and children from economically challenged families?who rely on federal funding and protections? Register today: https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR and join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading on?March 25 from 3–4:30 p.m. ET?as we unpack the implications and discuss what comes next w/Amalia Chamorro from UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS), Robert (Bob) Cunningham, Denise Forte from EdTrust, Lindsay Jones from CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology), Elson Nash from the Education Commission of the States, & Leslie Villegas, MSc from New America.

?? Mark your calendar! On April 1, 3–4:30 p.m. ET, Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and Brazelton Touchpoints Center are hosting a critical #LearningTuesdays session focused on supporting children of immigrant families in schools and child care settings in the face of shifting immigration policy and accelerated detention & deportation. How can we protect the well-being, learning, and development of young learners? Join us for this important conversation for insights, strategies, and tools to help create safe, supportive environments for all children. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR We are grateful to be joined by Joshua Sparrow who will moderate the discussion w/ Mayra E Alvarez from The Children's Partnership (TCP), Wendy Cervantes from the Center for Law and Social Policy, Cecelia Leong from Attendance Works, and Adrián Pedroza from AP-OD (Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors).

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is thrilled to join EDSAFE AI Alliance, Common Sense Media, aiEDU & The Tech Interactive to celebrate #AILiteracyDay on March 28, 2025! Students, parents, educators, and other community members are welcome to join us as we explore the fundamental question, "What is AI?" ?? Learn more: ailiteracyday.org

?? But, how are the children? As debates over the future of the U.S. Department of Education continue, what would changes mean for students — especially those from low-income families, English learners, and students with disabilities? Join Campaign for Grade-Level Reading March 25, 3–4:30 PM ET for a critical discussion on the role USED plays in funding, equity, and accountability — and what’s at stake if its responsibilities shift. ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR #LearningTuesdays We are honored to be joined by Amalia Chamorro from UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS), Robert Cunningham from Understood.org, Lindsay Jones from CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology), Elson Nash from the Education Commission of the States, & Leslie Villegas, MSc from New America. John Gomperts from CGLR will moderate and fearlessly lead this critical conversation. Join us! https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is working hard to bring you relevant, thoughtful, and timely #LearningTuesdays sessions that focus on the work we can, and should, do for our children. We have an eventful line-up this spring including a session featuring state chiefs, a funder conversation with Bezos Family Foundation, a community-focused session w/ Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network and much more! Register today - it's free! 3 PM Sessions: https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR 12:30 PM Funder Sessions: https://bit.ly/3BZYslN 12:30 PM Community Sessions: https://bit.ly/4f2JNod *Don't ever miss an upcoming opportunity! Sign-up for our weekly Monday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eTeYkCtb

Through the BOOST initiative, funded by the American Rescue Plan, the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) expanded out-of-school programs in 115 of 159 counties over three years. Join Campaign for Grade-Level Reading for a community-focused session on 3/25 at 12:30pm ET to hear how this grant supports youth opportunities across the state. Register: https://bit.ly/4f2JNod Panelists including: Dawn Boyer from Metis Associates, Katie Landes & Kinyatta Aloaye Trice, PhD from Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network, Akia D. Lewis, MPA, PMP from Georgia Family Connection Partnership, & Jeannie Adams-Pe?a Myers, Ed.S. from Los Ni?os Primero USA will share insights on BOOST’s innovative design, administration, and impact.