We empower children to read, learn and grow
For 50 years, Reading Is Fundamental has used its experience and expertise to motivate and inspire young children to read. Millions of children need help improving their reading skills. Millions of children need RIF.
IN 1966, A MOVEMENT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE IDEA: GIVE BOOKS TO KIDS. AND FOR 50 YEARS, WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED THAT AND MORE.
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Since 1966, RIF has distributed more than 412 million books to 40 million children nationwide, improving their ability to read, learn and grow.
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Pediatricians Set New Guidelines on Electronic Media Use by Young Children
Education WeekOct. 21, 2016 - In a marked shift from recommendations first adopted in 1999, the American Academy of Pediatrics has lifted its recommendation discouraging all electronic media use in...
New evidence that summer programs can make a difference for poor children
The Washington PostSept. 7, 2016 - During their long, languid summers, lots of children forget the lessons they learned in school. But the hot empty months pose an especially big academic hurdle for poor...
How Worried Should you Be About Your Child’s Screentime?
LinkedInAug. 25, 2016 - The numbers would make you believe that we (and our kids) do nothing but sit and stare at our screens all day.