The Literacy Lab partners with New York Times Bestselling Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones as the first National Brand Ambassador.
Strong Readers. Strong Futures.
Why Literacy Is Key To Solving The Reading Crisis.
We Believe Literacy Is
A Human Right.
The United States has been engulfed in a profound literacy crisis that threatens to undermine the future of our children, communities, and economy. Only 36% of all U.S. fourth graders are reading at a proficient level. And nationally, 23% of third graders reading below basic levels fail to graduate on time, compared to just 4% of proficient readers.
But imagine a classroom where every child believes they can succeed, where community leaders, of different ages and backgrounds, serve as mentors and role models, and where the ability to read unlocks doors to a future full of opportunity. At The Literacy Lab, we make that vision a reality. We believe literacy is more than a skill — it’s a foundation for opportunity and lifelong success.
Yet, across the country, too many children — especially those in low-income communities — are locked out of opportunities due to the literacy crisis. That’s where we step in. Through transformative programs The Literacy Lab works with talented future educators to provide critical, evidence-based literacy instruction to the students who need it most. In doing so, we support students’ learning and development and build up the next generation of educators and leaders. Together with partners like you, we are working to ensure every child has the chance to read, learn, and thrive.
Building Future Educators
We place highly trained Fellows in preschools and early childhood centers to provide dedicated daily, individualized literacy instruction to help young students improve their reading skills. Through hands-on classroom experience and personalized mentorship, Fellows also receive extensive professional development to prepare them for a future in education or beyond.
Give your best to those who need it most
Make a difference for children.
