The America Reads Challenge is a grassroots national campaign that challenges every American to help all our children learn to read, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities. America Reads sparks collaborations between educators, parents, librarians, business people, senior citizens, college students, and community and religious groups. A sks childcare providers to read daily to children. E ncourages teachers to use research-based methods . R ecruits college students and others to tutor children.
E ngages businesses to involve employees.
U nites communities to form strong partnerships. At more than 1100 colleges and universities , students earn financial aid by tutoring children in reading. Some also tutor parents in family literacy programs. Pediatricians are reading to children, advising parents, and giving away free books to children as part of their check-ups. Volunteers model reading aloud for parents.