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Kimball, Nebraska is launching a free six-week family reading program this fall to help children who struggle with literacy. The program has helped kids see real academic gains in other communities.
Kids and adults in St. John Parish read for nearly 2,400 hours during a six-week summer program that brought families together through books, crafts, and dinosaurs. Five winners took home prizes ranging from audio players to a Nintendo Switch for completing the reading challenge.
A national program is helping fathers show up for their kids through school gatherings and NFL experiences. Family First's All Pro Dad now operates in 1,500 schools, creating moments where dads tell their children "I'm proud of you" for the first time.
A five-year study shows Louisiana's Prime Time program moves preschoolers from average to top-tier performance in reading and math. The free family program has become a national model now used in eight states.
A family book club in Washington state helps struggling readers jump three reading levels in just six weeks. Despite budget cuts slashing the program by 85%, communities are fighting to bring it back.
