Alameda County Impact

Raising A Reader is having impact every day with families across Alameda County. View a full list of participating Raising A Reader sites in Alameda County (http://www NULL.rarbayarea NULL.org/program-and-impact/alameda-county/raising-a-reader-stes-alameda-county/), as well as a list of the many partners (http://www NULL.rarbayarea NULL.org/program-and-impact/alameda-county/alameda-county-partners/)with whom we are proud to collaborate.

2011-2012 Highlights in Alameda County

• 3,662 children & their families in 195 classrooms participated in RAR’s weekly book bag rotation

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• • 86% percent of respondents read to their child least once a week
  • 77% percent of respondents read to their child 3 times or more per week
  • 15% got a library card for the first time

“Nos enseña a compartir más tiempo leyendo con las niñas y aprende. Creo que es un programa magnifico.” - Parent

“My child is always excited to learn about something new and spend time together. He is confident when communicating with others in school and I enjoy being with him!” - Parent

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• 100% of educators report RAR increased children’s interest in books
• 98% of educators report RAR improved early literacy and kindergarten readiness
• 98% of educators report RAR encourages parent-child interactions

“This is the most important part of the home-school connection. It is the best way to teach literacy and give parents the much needed tools (books) that really help and support the children.” - Teacher