Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Early math is foundational — and families play a key role. 🧮🏡 Join Campaign for Grade-Level Reading on April 15, from 12:30–2 p.m. ET, for a Funder-to-Funder Conversation exploring how national & local funders are advancing early math by supporting playful, everyday learning at home and in communities. Register: https://bit.ly/3BZYslN We are honored to be joined by Claudia Ferrara, MA & Omo Moses from MathTalk PBC; Holly Kreider from NAFSCE (National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement); Doug Ismail of the California Masonic Foundation, Geeta Pradhan of the Cambridge Community Foundation, and Kimberly Brenneman w/ the Heising-Simons Foundation. Jessica Tilli, Ed.D. w/ the The School District of Philadelphia will moderate! Register for this and future Funder-to-Funders sessions here: https://bit.ly/3BZYslN

📢 Join us on April 15, 3–4:30 PM ET for part 2 of an essential #LearningTuesdays conversation on equitable literacy instruction with Dr. Diana Greene of the Children's Literacy Initiative Moderated by Ryan Lee-James, PhD, CCC-SLP, of Atlanta Speech School, panelists will discuss how policy can drive inclusive, effective literacy instruction that meets the needs of all learners. We're happy to be joined by Melissa Castillo, Ph.D., formerly at the U.S. Dept. of Ed, Susanne Nobles of ReadWorks, Esther Quintero, Ph.D. w/ the ALBERT SHANKER INSTITUTE, and Paula L White of JerseyCAN! 🔗https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR Register now & be part of the conversation!

NEXT UP in our #DecodingNAEP series, Campaign for Grade-Level Reading will engage teachers and frontline educators on how NAEP data can inform efforts to accelerate equitable learning recovery. Join us for this insightful #LearningTuesdays webinar (it's free!): https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR We're honored to be joined again by Dr. David K. Moore Superintendent of the School District of Indian River County, Peggy Brookins, NBCT of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, Andrea Berry-Brown, Ed.D., superintendent of the School District of the City of York, PA, Evan Stone with Educators for Excellence and joining us for the first time, E4E board member and teacher Arthur Everett! Roberto Rodriguez, formerly w/ the U.S. Dept of Ed, will moderate the conversation. Register today: https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR

Right now, partnerships matter more than ever. Today, Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's longtime partner Attendance Works is launching their 2025 Attendance Awareness Campaign w/ the Institute for Educational Leadership. Join them at 3pm ET today to learn how district & school leaders can build strong attendance teams, use data-driven strategies, and engage community partners for lasting impact. Learn more about the 2025 Attendance Awareness Campaign: Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/dX-DC7J Register for today's webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eGk8qxuk

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).