We Are PA’s Literacy Movement
About Us
Launched in January 2025 by Teach Plus PA, the PA Literacy Coalition is a nonpartisan, cross-sector coalition committed to ending Pennsylvania’s literacy crisis.
As literacy advocates across the state worked tirelessly—often in isolation—we saw the need for a unified, coordinated voice to advance evidence-based policy and sustained investment. Teach Plus PA brought together educators, caregivers, community leaders, and partner organizations to build that collective movement.
Today, our members are united around a shared belief: every child deserves access to high-quality, evidence-based reading instruction.
Together, we are building a statewide movement focused not only on legislation, but on implementation that drives real classroom impact.
Pennsylvania’s literacy crisis is urgent, measurable, and solvable.
→ Learn why literacy matters in Pennsylvania
Our Vision
We envision a Pennsylvania where every child becomes a confident, proficient reader—and where every educator is equipped with the knowledge, training, and resources necessary to deliver high-quality literacy instruction.
Our Mission
Our Approach
We drive change through:
Policy advocacy
Public education and awareness
Cross-sector collaboration
Elevating field experiences to inform implementation
Our work bridges research, policy, and practice.
We unite cross-sector stakeholders across Pennsylvania to advance evidence-based literacy policy and secure sustained public investment so every student has access to high-quality reading instruction.
Coalition Integrity
The PA Literacy Coalition is independent and nonpartisan.
To maintain the integrity of our advocacy:
We do not accept membership from literacy vendors or companies that sell curriculum or assessments
Vendor organizations may not influence our policy agenda
Individuals may engage in a personal capacity
Our priorities are guided by research and the needs of Pennsylvania students, not by commercial interests.
