Let's Read 20
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ABOUT

MISSION: LET’S READ 20 is dedicated to building a Community of readers by encouraging everyone to read to a child for at least ​20 minutes each day from birth through elementary school.
​VISION: Raising readers who achieve and succeed for an entire lifetime!
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​Marion’s reading initiative is working to change the 
culture and value of education and reading within Marion
County over the next three to five years. In doing so, we hope to significantly increase kindergarten readiness outcomes, increase 3rd grade reading achievement scores, enhance dropout prevention, and increase high school graduation rates.

​GOALS & ACTIVITIES

GOAL 1: TO PROMOTE EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY
  1. Partner with schools on 20 minute message
  2. Kindergarten readiness & screening tools
  3. Book procurement & distribution

GOAL 2: TO CREATE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
  1. Create lists of literacy resources-print and electronic
  2. Recruited read aloud volunteers
  3. Develop partnerships with area agencies, businesses, schools, etc.

GOAL 3: DRIVE “LET’S READ 20” MESSAGE READING WITH ALL CHILDREN AT LEAST 20 MINUTES A DAY
  1. Provide community reach campaigns 
  2. Coordinated community literacy efforts and activities
  3. Established national partnerships for low cost book buying
How Are We Doing?
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