August 31, 2022

MORE ABOUT THE READING OPENS THE WORLD INITIATIVE

Reading is a foundational skill necessary for virtually everything we do. It opens possibilities for all children to succeed—to learn and grow, to explore and imagine, to investigate and verify, and to lead fulfilling lives. Reading well instills confidence and helps reduce inequities. The disruptions due to the pandemic make focusing on literacy even more important, to assist our students not just to catch up but to thrive.

Thanks to the American Federation of Teachers’ (“AFTA”) for distributing more than one-half million books through their Reading Opens the World Initiative that is focused on Education Equity for kids in marginalized and low-income communities and Title I. Schools; and, provides new books, learning materials and other essentials.

AFT has held more than more than 140 events in 26 states and Puerto Rico at schools, community centers such the Kings Park Community Center-East Macon after school progra, faith-based organizations and union halls, with many more planned to continue to spread the joy of reading.

The American Federation of Teachers’ Reading Opens the World initiative focuses on:

• Giving teachers and school staff the tools and professional development that translate the science of reading into usable resources to help students read and read well.
• Giving parents and caregivers fun and research-based tips and tools to support literacy.
• Building on and forging new connections among families, communities, educators and schools to be partners in students’ literacy.
• Giving children and young people free books to read, love and keep, because …

Reading Opens the World!

For more information, please visit https://www.aft.org/read