Literacy Crisis
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In 2024, reading scores for 12th graders in the U.S. reached their lowest point in 30 years.
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Not even half of 4th graders scored at or above a proficient reading level.
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Teachers are increasingly becoming alarmed at students inability to:
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Spell basic words properly
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Low attention spans
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Struggling to comprehend what they read
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Unable to critically think
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Affecting Society
High illiteracy rates in our schools, not only adversely affect our youth, but it affects all of us as a whole. It leads to:
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Increased poverty & domestic abuse
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Higher crime rates & violence
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Greater inequality & marginalization
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Leads to fewer qualified workers for employers
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Affects politics by creating uninformed voters
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."
- Frederick Douglas
Mission
The goal of Igniting Youth Literacy is to spark a passion for reading and writing in our youth, by making it fun, engaging, and sparking creativity.
Words have so much power.
They have the power to create wars, or create peace.
They have the power to create hate, or create love.
They have the power to change lives, and change nations.
Igniting Youth Literacy is about teaching our youth to use their words through reading and writing, to change the lives of those around them, to create stronger communities, and a better nation.
Taking Action
Learning should be fun. And if our youth realize this at a young age, they will become lifetime learners.
This is what Ignite Youth Literacy is all about....making learning fun again, while increasing youth literacy! Your donations help make these goals possible:
Donating books to:
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Children of incarcerated parents
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Behaviorally challenged kids in schools
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Juvenile delinquents & kids in Foster System
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Impoverished children & kids from low-income homes
Providing Youth-Engaged Events in Schools & Community:
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Spoken Word/Poetry
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Public Speaking
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Song Writing & Performing
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Plays & Short Skits
Support 'Ignite Youth Literacy'
Your support makes it possible to donate books to under priveliged youth, and to create programs fostering literacy.
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