The Problem
Negative Effects of Illiteracy
89% of Children in Houston do not attend a Pre-Kindergarten program.
41% of Houston children failed to meet "Kindergarten Ready" requirements.
Only 27% of Houston 3rd Graders are reading on grade level.
Students not reading on grade level by the 3rd Grade are 4 times more likely not to graduate from High School.
High School dropouts are not eligible for 90% of new jobs.
85% of children who interface with the Juvenile Justice System are functionally illiterate.
79% of inmates in America's prisons cannot read above a 4th grade level.
Houston we have a crisis!
73% of Houston Third Graders are not reading on grade level.