Catch Up & Read

Believing in the power of literacy to transform lives and communities, Catch Up & Read’s mission is to equip children from underserved communities to read on grade level by third grade. Our focus is to equip teachers with evidence-based literacy practices that give children from underserved communities the reading foundation they need to succeed in school and life. Since 2009, our programs have impacted 52,000+ students and 500+ teachers. 

CAR addresses the reading gap in at-risk elementary students using two key strategies: 1) Training teachers for improved classroom instruction, ensuring all students access high-quality education and 2) Providing after-school tutoring led by CAR-Trained teachers to reinforce classroom learning. Our data-driven program emphasizes the Science of Reading and social-emotional techniques proven effective with high need children. Achieving grade-level reading by third grade is vital, as it offers children a path out of generational poverty, empowering them to positively impact their communities.