83%
of OUR kids
can't read
or write
at grade level
Yes... 83%
lack proficiency.
OUR KIDS
DESERVE MORE.
Act Now.
Shocking but true: The 2024 NAEP report reveals ongoing challenges in reading proficiency among Black students. In 2022, only 17% of Black fourth graders were proficient in reading, compared to 33% overall, highlighting a significant achievement gap.
This is especially concerning as AI, controlled by reading and writing skills, becomes more prevalent.
So, what do we do?
Effective reading instruction requires five key components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
HEPH programming answers this call by engaging kids where they live, leading to higher engagement and improved learning outcomes.
By supporting Literacy Lift-Off: The 1 Million Child Reading Initiative, you help bridge this gap and empower students. Your donation provides the tools they need to succeed and contribute meaningfully to our world.
Empowering Learners Step-by-Step:
- Our program engages learners through games and stories they love.
- Combines elements with literacy techniques like phonics and the Wilson Reading System.
- Encourages students to sound out letters, blend them together, read and write words, and progress to sentences and paragraphs.
- Integrates interactive elements and narratives for a strong literacy foundation.
- Guided by our proven, award-winning pedagogy that achieves 95% engagement and 75% of our learners advance in math and reading.
Your support is urgently needed. Together, we can turn the tide and give our children the future they deserve.
DONATE NOW
LAUNCH PAD
$100
IGNITION LEVEL
$500
Supports programming for one student for a month
Ascent Level
$3000
Supports programming for one classroom for a month
Orbit Level
$6000
Supports programming for one classroom for a semester
Other
FROM THE HEPH FOUNDATION
