Raising A Reader (RAR) is a national nonprofit in 37 states and in over 3,100 sites nationwide dedicated to helping families with learners from birth to age eight develop, practice, and maintain home literacy habits. Since 1999, RAR's evidence-based program has impacted the lives of more than 1.76 million families and assisted caregivers in book sharing practices. RAR, through our national network of Affiliates, builds the capacity of agencies to engage families in gaining skills and resources for at-home literacy routines to enhance school readiness. Furthermore, high-quality family shared reading promotes family bonding, which builds family resiliency and improves overall wellbeing for... read more Raising A Reader (RAR) is a national nonprofit in 37 states and in over 3,100 sites nationwide dedicated to helping families with learners from birth to age eight develop, practice, and maintain home literacy habits. Since 1999, RAR's evidence-based program has impacted the lives of more than 1.76 million families and assisted caregivers in book sharing practices. RAR, through our national network of Affiliates, builds the capacity of agencies to engage families in gaining skills and resources for at-home literacy routines to enhance school readiness. Furthermore, high-quality family shared reading promotes family bonding, which builds family resiliency and improves overall wellbeing for both children and caregivers. RAR strives to close the opportunity gap for underserved children and their families, specifically in communities of color across the country. RAR's belief and hopes are education and literacy can be a cornerstone in creating equality and opportunity for all.
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