Read On Arizona

Monday was Read Across America Day. And the work of building strong readers goes on every day.

"Literacy can no longer be treated as one program among many. It has to be embedded in every grade, every system, and every community," said Terri Clark, Arizona Literacy Director.

Arizona Literacy Plan 2030 is the framework and roadmap to scale up evidence-based literacy strategies so that every young learner in Arizona can develop the skills they need to become a strong reader by 3rd grade.

Learn more about how we're working together to create better outcomes for our students across Arizona: https://bit.ly/47gU4ej

Read Across America Day reinforces Arizona’s long-term literacy strategy - Daily Independent Classrooms filled with guest readers and colorful book displays mark Read Across America Day, but Arizona education leaders say the real work of building strong readers happens through evidence-based instruction, teacher training and family partnerships that extend far beyond March 2.