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.
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
We have identified four shared priorities to guide our work and accelerate progress in early literacy in Arizona.
Educator Capacity
Evidence-Based Solutions
Family & Community Engagement
Quality Early Learning
News and Views
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Resources and Tools
MapLIT
One source for key data sets that impact school readiness and early literacy outcomes in Arizona. MapLIT is a comprehensive tool for interactive mapping and reports to support data-driven strategies, polices, and investments.
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Move On When Reading
Move On When Reading policies help schools provide effective K-3 reading instruction and identify and support students with reading challenges early.
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Case Studies
“Decoding What Works” highlights elementary schools and early learning programs with exceptional gains in literacy and the strategies behind their success.
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Smart Talk
Smart Talk is having back-and-forth conversation with young children, even before they can use words, to help develop language and literacy skills.
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Chronic Absence
Attendance is significantly related to student achievement. Chronic absence is missing 10% or more of the school year.
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Arizona Early Childhood Fiscal Map
An interactive report to visualize and analyze the funding streams that have supported early education, child care, and other services for children and families in Arizona.
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LitHubAZ
A free source for evidence-based, effective literacy strategies to support the needs of every learner.
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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Literacy Powers Learning
