Max Rhymes Foundation

Children who are not reading proficiently by 3rd grade are 4x more likely to drop out of high school.

Add poverty to the equation? That number jumps to 6x more likely! Even more powerful - early literacy skills like vocabulary and phonics are stronger predictors of success than early math skills.

👉 Reading early doesn’t just impact school, it shapes a child’s entire future. Let’s change the trajectory together.

🔗 Learn more: maxrhymesfoundation.org

Reading scores are still below pre-pandemic levels across all grades and in many cases, they haven’t improved at all.

👉 The literacy crisis isn’t behind us. It’s ongoing and getting worse.

The time to act is now, starting with early learners! 📚 Be part of the solution: link in bio to learn more or support the cause.