Spread the Word Nevada

Project Overview

We cover statewide areas of high poverty, lack of access, and low reading proficiency rates averaging 23.8% by providing literacy interventions for PreK- 5th Grade. Our key strategies align with the U.S. Department of Education that recognizes the importance of ensuring every child has access to reading materials in their homes by promoting increased efforts to address opportunity gaps that strengthen children's reading. Our services build home libraries and engage families to grow together and build future stability. Students of color and students from low-income families have much lower rates of reading proficiency than their peers, while research suggests that these kinds of gaps can lead to lower academic achievement and a greater chance of eventually dropping out of school. Our evidence-based interventions address these educational disparities and serve more vulnerable students.