Open Books, Open Doors

Literacy is the very foundation of all learning and the pathway to liberation for every human being.

Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their dreams, and learning to read is a critical step in that journey.

Our children are dreamers, with lofty ideas, robust imaginations, and mountains of unlocked potential. When we sat down with Kindergarten and 2nd grade students from schools we serve, they shared with us their career aspirations. The answers were wide-ranging. Some students wanted to explore space as astronauts for NASA. Others wanted to serve as police officers, bettering their local communities. And some students wanted to be teachers, and bring joy to little boys and girls just like them.

At CLI, our mission is to make these dreams a reality for each student we serve. We know that access to quality literacy instruction is transformative, both in the arch of an individual’s life and in the strength of their surrounding community.

Learning to read is a strong predictor of a student’s future academic achievement. Equipped with the power of literacy, our early learners can open doors to a brighter future where they can pursue their dreams and better their community.

Empower the next generation today!

Support Equity In Education Today!

Children deserve the opportunity to achieve their dreams, and learning to read is a critical step in that journey. Help us provide Black and Latinx children the high-quality & culturally sustaining literacy instruction they deserve.

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Our Case for Support

Interested in learning more about Children’s Literacy Initiative? Check out our Case for Support for an extensive overview of our work, our national impact, and the students and teachers we serve.

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