Worldreader

We’re proud that Dr. Sejal Shah represented Worldreader this week at the “Reading to Protect” co-design workshop in Kenya.

Our continued collaboration with health organizations — including National Vaccines and Immunization Program, Ministry of Health, and the Kenya Paediatric Association — reinforces the critical connection between literacy, child development, and family well-being.

By working together across sectors, we can help empower families with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to support healthy learning and development for children everywhere.

How do we close the gap between reading policy and family access?

Today’s literacy crisis is no longer just about whether solutions exist — it’s about whether families can actually access the tools and support children need to become confident readers.

As the U.S. education landscape continues to shift, fragmented systems are creating new barriers for educators and families alike. That’s why scalable, family-centered digital reading support matters more than ever.

In CEO Rebecca Chandler Leege's latest article, she explores how BookSmart, powered by Worldreader, is helping bridge this growing divide and what it could mean for the future of literacy.

Read the full article -> https://hubs.la/Q04hm90B0

Literacy does not end with decoding. It begins there.

In a new op-ed, Worldreader CEO Rebecca Chandler Leege calls for a broader definition of reading, one that prioritizes comprehension, curiosity, and lifelong engagement.

At a time when only 32 percent of U.S. fourth graders read at proficiency, the distinction matters. Decoding words is essential, but understanding them is what unlocks opportunity. The path forward goes beyond instruction alone. When families build daily reading routines, even for a few minutes, children develop stronger skills, deeper understanding, and lasting connections to reading.

Read the full op-ed and join us in advancing a more complete vision of literacy. https://www.worldreader.org/now/decoding-is-the-beginning-of-literacy-not-the-goal/?utm_campaign=36320529-2026%20General%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_EY_vsncrPykO09SiuvUlPm5qSdvloqVyLycuF7W8-vDoOZvbXEdhjoU92Kzt0KsciQP27