Our Work
We unite partners, influence policy, and drive investment so every child in Pennsylvania has the opportunity to learn to read and thrive.
Policy to Practice.
Strong Readers. Stronger Pennsylvania.
OUR FOCUS
How We Drive Change
Our work brings people and organizations together around a shared agenda and advances the policies, investment, and implementation support that help all students become confident, proficient readers.
Coalition Building
Aligning diverse partners around a shared statewide literacy agenda.
Legislative Advocacy
Engaging policymakers, testifying at hearings, and mobilizing advocates to advance strong, bipartisan policies.
Public
Awareness
Engaging policymakers, testifying at hearings, and mobilizing advocates to advance strong, bipartisan policies.
Data +
Proof Points
Using research, outcomes, and district examples to make the case for change and identify what works.
High-Impact Events
Convening summits, Capitol days, legislative briefings, and community events that move the work forward.
Monitoring +
Communication
Tracking policy + implementation, surfacing needs, and keeping partners informed and aligned.
OUR POLICY PRIORITIES
Building the conditions for every child to read
We focus our advocacy on policies and investments that research shows are essential to strong literacy outcomes. Learn more about our priority areas and current policy agenda.
High Quality Instruction & Materials
Advocating for evidence-based curricula, assessments, and core instructional materials.
Strong Educator Preparation & Training
Ensuring all educators have the knowledge and ongoing support to teach reading effectively.
Screening, Intervention & Student Support
Promoting early identification and targeted support so every student
can catch up and keep moving forward.
Sustainable Investment in Literacy
Securing dedicated state funding to implement policy well and close opportunity gaps.
FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE
Implementation is where change happens
Passing strong policy is only the beginning. We work alongside PDE, Intermediate Units, districts, and community partners to identify what’s needed, elevate field experiences, and help ensure strong policy becomes strong practice in classrooms across Pennsylvania.
OUR IMPACT
Stronger together.
Making progress for kids.
From landmark policy wins to historic state investment, our collective voice is driving real change for students and educators across Pennsylvania.
Act 47 Passed
Landmark early
literacy law sets
clear standards
and expectations
state wide.
$20M Secured
Historic state investment to
support early
literacy implementation
90+ Organizations
United
A growing cross-
sector network advocating with
a stronger, coordinated voice.
Educator Prep Reform Advanced
Moving Pennsylvania toward stronger, evidence-based preparation.
Join Us in Building a Stronger Literacy Future
Whether you’re an educator, parent, business-leader, research, advocate, or community organization, there’s a role for you.