Part IV: CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS Written by Liz Bertrand Each Read Charlotte Transformation Network site is a collaborative effort between many different community organizations,
Part III: EMPOWERING FAMILIES Written by Liz Bertrand As we look at Read Charlotte Transformation Network’s first year, another important aspect of the program is
Part II: SUPPORTING EDUCATORS Written by Liz Bertrand CMS Central 1 Learning Community Executive Coordinator Tammie Holt is also hopeful about progress she sees with
PART I Written by Liz Bertrand As the 2018 – 19 school year wraps up, we are checking in with the Read Charlotte Transformation Network,
Read Charlotte is a community initiative that unites families, educators and community partners to improve children’s literacy from birth to third grade with a goal of doubling reading proficiency from 39% to 80%. Reading proficiency at third grade is a critical predictor of school, career and life success. Children who are not reading at grade level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.