When Kids Achieve, We Succeed
Over the course of 13 years, READy for the Grade educated 1810 students. In 2025, 126 children participated.
In 2025, 100% of parents surveyed said READy for the Grade helped their child achieve their literacy goals.
READy for the Grade urges children to develop, maintain, or enhance key reading skills
Reading Skills
In summer 2024, 37% of our students improved their reading skills, while 62% maintained their reading skills, a 3% increase over 2023.
Developing a Habit
95% of parents surveyed in 2025 reported reading with their child and seeing their child read independently over the summer.
Test Scores
94.25% of students tested at the start and end of summer 2025 maintained or increased reading test scores.
Accessibility
From 2020 to 2022, our community partners made heroic efforts to reach children and families, including delivering learning kits and offering online programming. Rockville—which teaches more students than any other site each year—offered bussing from 2020 through 2025.
Participation
In 2023, our program grew by 18% to serve 135 children. In 2025, we added a new site where 8 children maintained or improved their reading skills.
All Kids Need to Read
READy for the Grade serves a diverse population, with programs in rural, suburban, and urban communities.
The challenges of living and learning with low income vary by setting. Click the site name for details.
Killingly
Manchester
New Haven
Hamden
Rockville
Willimantic
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Questions?
Location: 195 Church Street, 7th Floor
New Haven, Connecticut 06510
Telephone: (203) 859.6600
Email: ljordan@newalliancefoundation.org
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