FREEDOM READERS

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Freedom Readers empowers parents and caregivers to improve their students’ literacy rates and get kids to read at or above grade level.

Participants are taught the basics of the “science of reading” principles, which are based on an interdisciplinary body of science-based research about reading and writing, to complement their children’s schoolwork. Through the program, parents also build self-confidence and improve their own literacy skills. 

Who is it for: Parents and caregivers who want to help their children develop a love for literacy and bond with their kids.  

Workshop Details: The Freedom Readers workshop is tailored to helping parents understand and engage with their children's literacy needs effectively. The program focuses on interpreting students' NWEA ELA/reading results and utilizing these insights to guide the reading sessions.

Parents who attended a Freedom Readers workshop saw results. More than 90% of parents reported engaging in meaningful conversations about word meanings with their children. Their children demonstrated an improvement in literacy skills. 

• 73.5% increased their reading accuracy. 
• 85.2% showed more interest in books. 
• 69% chose more challenging reading material. 
• 73.5% improved in reading speed.

Read about or watch how Diana Hernandez used the skills she learned from Freedom Readers to help her daughter Amy Alfonseca read above grade level and win the President's Award for Educational Achievement.