Read Better Be Better

Read Better Be Better has been celebrating this special time of year with exciting events across the Valley! From tabling at Kendra Scott in Chandler and Scottsdale to Bookmans Exchange?in Phoenix, we have been connecting with the community and sharing our effective and transformational programming. This weekend on Friday & Saturday, Read Better Be Better will be joining the festive fun at the?Grinchmas event at Changing Hands Bookstore.?Come see us Friday (Tempe) and Saturday (Phoenix).?We’re spreading the word about how you can help us change lives through literacy. Your support on?Giving Tuesday?fuels our efforts to ensure every child in Arizona has the reading skills to succeed: https://lnkd.in/gZQngQMF Local First Arizona #localfirstaz #arizonanonprofit #GivingTuesday #givingtuesday2024 #givelocally #literacy #literacymatters #arizonaeducation #community #communitysupport #arizona #phx #phoenixaz #booklovers

Did you see our spotlight in The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com | La Voz? We’re thrilled to have Read Better Be Better’s work recognized in such an impactful way. Our commitment to improving literacy and leadership in Arizona wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community. Be sure to read here if you haven't already!

A note from the Read Better Be Better Team: ? Today, we want to reaffirm to everyone in our community that our team will stay true to our mission, vision, and values. Our team is leaning into this work every day, knowing the difference it makes for young readers and youth leaders; ensuring every student in our programs will continue to receive the highest quality support.? We believe the students we serve hold the potential to drive meaningful change and supporting them in this journey is our greatest privilege. As one of our Programs Team members shared:?"I want to serve kids, even if it is imperfect." ? Be Excellent. Be Kind. ?? #RBBB #LiteracyMatters #CommunityImpact #Community #arizonastudents #arizonaeducators #nonprofitwork #phx #phoenix #arizona #afterschoolprogramming #mesa #mesaaz #glendale #glendaleaz #changemakers #futureleaders

?? Thank you, Stephanie Parra, M.Ed.! A huge thanks to Stephanie Parra, Phoenix Union High School District board member and Executive Director of @allinedaz, for speaking to our Pathway to Civic Leadership students tonight. It meant so much to the students to be able to share their experiences happening at their schools with an education leader, gaining valuable insights into how they can advocate for themselves. We’re grateful for your time and spending it with the students you serve! #ReadBetterBeBetter #Leadership #YouthAdvocacy #PathwayToCivicLeadership #allinedaz #allineducation #phoenix #arizona #arizonaeduation #educationmatters

Thank you to Nate Rhoton from one?n?ten for speaking with our Pathway to Civic Leadership students this week! Your personal journey and path to success was incredibly powerful and inspiring for both our students and team. We deeply appreciate your perspective on acceptance, resilience, and seeking help when needed. Sharing stories like yours reminds us all of the strength in overcoming challenges while embracing our true selves.? ? #PathwayToCivicLeadership #oneNTen #YouthEmpowerment #Resilience #Acceptance?#LeadershipDevelopment ?#MentorshipMatters #CommunityInspiration #StudentSuccess?#OvercomingChallenges #InclusiveLeadership?#nonprofit #nonprofitwork #phx #phoenixaz #arizona

The Read Better Be Better team was honored to attend this year's InBusinessPHX?Women of Achievement Luncheon at the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Scottsdale Princess. It was truly inspiring to witness the incredible women in our community who are making a difference and pursuing their passions. Congratulations to all the awardees – your dedication to creating positive change is an inspiration to us all! ?? #WomenOfAchievement #CommunityLeadership #Inspiration?#inspiringwomen #womenofachievement2024 #phoenix #phxcommunity #scottsdale #scottsdaleaz #leadershipinaction

?? Save the Date! ??? We're excited to celebrate 10 years of Read Better Be Better! Save the date for our?10th Anniversary Party?at Park Central in Phoenix on?Saturday, March 29, 2025. This is a special event for our entire community, and we can’t wait to see you there!? ?? Want to get involved? There are still opportunities to help with the event or become a sponsor! Learn more about how you can support this milestone celebration by checking out the link in our bio. #RBBB10 #CommunityCelebration #SupportLiteracy #ReadBetterBeBetter?#community #literacymatters #azeducation #savethedate #phx #phoenix #phoenixarizona #party #nonprofit #nonprofitwork

?? We're Hiring! ?? Join the Read Better Be Better team as a Program Coach in the Pendergast Elementary School District! If you're passionate about helping elementary school students strengthen their reading skills and grow into confident leaders, this is the perfect opportunity. As a Program Coach, you'll help facilitate our programming and help build upon the student’s love of reading. ?? Location: Pendergast Elementary School District? ?? Part-time? ???? No teaching certification required – just a passion for education!? Apply by heading to the link in bio. #Hiring #EducationJobs #ReadBetterBeBetter #PendergastSchools #MakeADifference?#werehiring #workwithus #phxjobs #literacy #arizonaeducation #parttimework #parttimejobs #educationwork #educationjobs

We’re excited to announce the newest members of the Read Better Be Better Governing Board! Please join us in welcoming: ?? Katey Anderson, Attorney and Owner of Katherine Anderson Law ?? Odette Felix, School Psychologist at Washington Elementary School District ??? Dr. Quintin Boyce, Associate Vice President of Educational Outreach and Student Services at ASU They all have gone through an extensive, multi-step selection process and each of them has demonstrated a deep commitment to our values and mission. We’re thrilled to have them join us and look forward to their contributions! #RBBB #governingboardmembers #welcome #newestteammembers #nonprofitwork #nonprofit #meettheteam

Read Better Be Better is thrilled to have been selected to receive a $5,000 donation from Cox Charities! This generous gift is part of $698,500 in statewide donations given to 125 local nonprofits this year, thanks to the incredible generosity of Cox employees in Arizona. With this support, we will be able to serve students in our after-school reading programs. This grant helps us make an impact ?and provide critical literacy resources, helping young readers build the skills they need for a brighter future.? ?? #CommunitySupport #LiteracyMatters #CoxCharities?#arizonaeducation #nonprofitwork #thankyou #literacy #community