San Francisco County Impact

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

2011-12 RAR Highlights in San Francisco

• 6,102 children & their families in 362 classrooms participated in RAR’s weekly book bag rotation.

(http://www NULL.rarbayarea NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/parents2 NULL.jpg)Families report:

• 98% Increased awareness about the importance of book sharing
• 76% Saw an increase in their child’s print motivation
• 79% RAR supports the home-school connection

“My kids feel self esteem (walk taller) when carrying red bags to and from school.”
-Parent, Kirkwood Head Start

“I have a better relationship with my daughter and more intimate moments together.”
-Parent, The Community School

(http://www NULL.rarbayarea NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/teacher2 NULL.jpg)Educators report:

• 97% RAR improves children’s interest in books and reading
• 99% RAR increased educator’s preparation, understanding, and enthusiasm for sharing books with young children
• 97% RAR improves kindergarten readiness

“It is important for us to be able to put books directly into the family and home. Hopefully families will develop good reading habits at home and the joy of books and reading.”
-Teacher, SFUSD classroom

“A lot of families spend little time to no time reading to their kids. RAR gives parents a concrete opportunity and reasons to slow down and share some lap time with their child. It helps reinforce the importance of sharing books with your children.”
-Site Supervisor, VVFS classroom