Read to Me Project

Read to Me Project is addressing the root cause of most societal issues - low literacy. In Monterey County alone, 70% of children begin kindergarten unprepared. They are entering school as much as two years behind in language, vocabulary, and cognitive knowledge. Imagine a 5 year old starting kindergarten with the knowledge and language skills of a 3 year old! Far too many children NEVER catch up in school leading to frustrations and struggles in later years. In fact, among these children are: 25% more likely to drop out 60% more likley to never attend college 70% more likely to be arrested for a violent crime. The Read to Me Project preventatively and remedially addresses the problem head on and has been making progress since 2011. The program helps under-served children achieve kindergarten readiness and a lifetime of literacy by empowering school age brothers and sisters to read to their young siblings at home. Read to Me Project also works with parents, re...