Read On Arizona

Arizona’s Early Literacy Initiative

Read On Arizona leads the statewide collaboration to advance the strategies, policies, and investments needed for all our children to learn to read at grade level and be successful in school.

Read On Arizona Partners

Partners in Read On Arizona take a strategic approach to improve school readiness and third grade reading outcomes.

  • Collaboration
  • Data Integration
  • Policy
  • Sustainability
  • Communications
  • Capacity Building

About Us

Read On Arizona

We have identified four shared priorities to guide our work and accelerate progress in early literacy in Arizona.

Strategic Priorities

Educator Capacity

Educator Capacity

13,255

educators trained in the science of reading

Evidence-Based Solutions

Evidence-Based Solutions

$15.5M

in new, targeted philanthropic investments in early literacy aligned with Read On Arizona’s shared strategic priorities

Family & Community Engagement

Family & Community Engagement

20

Read On Communities coordinating local school readiness and early literacy efforts

Quality Early Learning

Quality Early Learning

2,433

additional preschool slots for economically-disadvantaged children to access high-quality literacy support

Founding Partners

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Sean Ross

Executive Director, Arizona State Board of Education

“Read On Arizona has made a huge, positive difference for our students and our state.”

Sean Ross

Paul J. Luna

President and CEO, Helios Education Foundation

“We look to Read On Arizona for the leadership and vision to drive change, reduce achievement gaps, and improve literacy in Arizona.”

Paul Luna

Dr. Betsy Hargrove

Superintendent, Avondale Elementary School District

“When we put our heads together, we can find solutions and bring them to scale. And with Read On Arizona’s leadership, you know it’s going to be meaningful and productive.”

Ralph Smith

Managing Director, Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

“This work is difficult and complicated. That’s why it’s so remarkable that year after year, Read On Arizona stands out as an exemplar – a source of leadership and inspiration – for Grade-Level Reading communities across the nation.”

Ralph Smith

Marianne Cracchiolo Mago

President & CEO, The Steele Foundation

“Read On Arizona has been instrumental in bridging public-private efforts in early literacy.”

Steve Zabilski

President and CEO, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

“Read On Arizona brings partners together to focus on what works. Now we need to build on the momentum.”

Steve Zabilski

Sharon Harper

President and CEO, Plaza Companies

“The leadership of Read On Arizona has led to significant collaboration between government, philanthropy, and the private sector which ultimately means better futures for children and families.”

Sharon Harper
Read On Arizona

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