Welcome to Read Boston Boston is proud to be one of the first cities in the nation to launch a city-wide effort to help children learn to read.
Third grade is a critical juncture in a child s literacy development.
Until third grade a child learns to read. After third grade, a child reads to learn. In Our Schools Research shows that every child can learn to read well with proper instruction. And, if done right the first time around, good reading instruction will prevent future learning problems. The Boston Public School system is undertaking a major professional development effort to prepare teachers to work effectively with beginning readers.