Read Better Be Better is an evidence-based, after-school literacy intervention program proven to improve reading comprehension, confidence, and enjoyment of reading. See our data highlights from the 2019-2020 school year below.
All District Program Highlights 2019-2020
In the Fall 2019 semester, participating RBBB students showed 16% more growth on reading comprehension tests over their non- participating classmates.
88% of 3rd graders self-report that they are getting better at reading than before they were in RBBB.
81% of 3rd graders agree or strongly agree that they understand what they read better than they could before participating in RBBB, and 79% agree or strongly agree that reading is easier for them than it used to be.
87% of the middle schoolers self-report they have what it takes to be a good leader after participating in RBBB.
80% of leaders and 87% of 3rd-grade readers self-reported that they enjoyed coming to RBBB programming.
91% of parents reported that their 3rd grader understands what they read better than they did before participating in RBBB.
In the Spring 2020 semester, RBBB distributed 4,590 Literacy Kits to 51 schools in 10 districts. The kits include a curriculum guide with instructions for parents and caregivers; a literacy resource sheet; pencil and sharpener; sticky notes; and a storybook.