Read On Arizona

Parents are the "secret sauce" to children's learning. When they have strategies for supporting literacy outside school, it makes a real difference. Only 36% of AZ 3rd graders are reading at grade level. Closing the gap takes all of us working together: azpbs.org/2026/03/read-o…

The research is clear: early math knowledge contributes to language and reading development. Count On Arizona is putting that knowledge to work. Learn more: readonarizona.org/news/count-on-…

Monday was #ReadAcrossAmericaDay & the work of building strong readers goes on every day. "Literacy has to be embedded in every grade, every system, and every community." - Terri Clark Learn how we're working together to drive better student outcomes: bit.ly/47gU4ej

📚 It's #ReadAcrossAmerica Week. The books you share with young children build a love of reading and the foundational literacy skills they need to become strong readers by 3rd grade. Those moments add up. Find tips & resources for young readers at LitHubAZ.org

Read On Casa Grande is scaling AARP Experience Corps tutoring to reach more students in rural Pinal County. With support from a Community Action Grant, 100+ volunteers provided 6,000+ hours of 1:1 tutoring to help hundreds of kids build literacy skills: bit.ly/4tzrqPi

Happy #ReadToYourChildDay! Shared reading helps kids build critical literacy and language skills, and a lifelong love of books. Looking for tips and resources to make reading together fun and effective? Check out: lithubaz.org

“With the right instruction, intervention, and support, nearly all children can learn to read.” Read On Tempe is putting evidence-based literacy strategies into action, aligned w/ Arizona Literacy Plan 2030 & focused on grade-level reading by 3rd grade. bit.ly/4aq3jtt

We were glad to join the 2026 #SchoolConnectSummit alongside hundreds of education and community leaders for critical conversations about strengths and challenges in academics, staffing, family engagement, access, and chronic absence. @SchoolConnectAZ

Read On Communities used Community Action Grants to support early literacy & family engagement. Made possible by @ReadOnArizona Collaborative Fund, w/ support from @PiperTrust & Early Childhood Funders Collab. See how they turned funding into action: bit.ly/4qU8UPJ

We're thankful to the leaders and partners committed to strengthening outcomes for our youngest learners & families. @azedschools | @AZFTF | @azhead_start | Children's Action Alliance

Participants also got a preview of the updated Arizona Early Childhood Education Fiscal Map, an interactive tool that illuminates investments supporting early education, child care, and services for children and families.

Thank you, Senator @GonzalesSally and the Indigenous People's Caucus, for convening an important conversation on the State of Early Childhood Education in Arizona.

@HeliosEdFnd | Arizona Superintendents Association | @azedschools | @AzBoardEd | Children's Action Alliance | @ExcelinEd

Thanks @GovernorHobbs, for leading with literacy & including $2M for literacy coaches in the executive budget. As highlighted in AZ Literacy Plan 2030, student outcomes improve when teachers are supported w/ training & coaching on evidence-based approaches to reading instruction.

➡️Find free resources for educators, families, and community partners at LitHubAZ.org.

3rd grade is a critical milestone for reading success. Proven literacy strategies and timely support make the difference. See these tips from @ReadOnArizona to support literacy in the classroom and at home. Let's make 2026 a year of progress for literacy! bit.ly/4qwFTJK

@HeliosEdFnd | Arizona Superintendents Association | @azedschools | @AzBoardEd | Children's Action Alliance | @ExcelinEd

Thanks @GovernorHobbs, for leading with literacy & including $2M for literacy coaches in the executive budget. As highlighted in AZ Literacy Plan 2030, student outcomes improve when teachers are supported w/ training & coaching on evidence-based approaches to reading instruction.

Consistent attendance is critical to developing the literacy skills our students need to become strong readers. We’re encouraged by the collaborative work our partner and Chronic Absence Task Force member, @myvsuw, is doing to support students getting back to school.