Literacy – or the ability to read and write in one or more languages – is one of the core components in the ability to thrive throughout childhood and adulthood. Unfortunately, too many students are not meeting the expected grade levels for reading at third grade, creating the foundation for long-term obstacles to learning, interaction and, ultimately, employment. In Kansas City, 250,000 adults are currently not yet literate; at SchoolSmartKC we are determined to change this number for our future generations.

Our model will take proven strategies, such as high dose tutoring and educator coaching, and implement them broadly and in all elementary schools. We know that by focusing on grades 0-3 heavily, consistently, and without exception we can see rapid improvements in student reading, classroom engagement, and interpersonal confidence.

If you’re interested in partnering with SchoolSmartKC in the fight for our students’ future, email Dr. Robin Henderson, Chief Program Officer, and rhenderson@schoolsmartkc.org.

Every KCPES elementary school student will have access to high dose tutoring & every KCPES elementary school teacher will have access to an on-site, full time literacy coach to ensure continued support in improving literacy instruction.

Partners

We thank the follow organizations for their continued commitment to growing literacy supports to students in KCPES.