For the first time in years, the Foundation for Struggling Readers will hold an annual appeal to raise $50,000 to support educators, students, and communities through transformative advocacy, development, and engagement. From now through December, donations up to $25,000 are matched by the generosity of the Billie Askew Memorial Bequest.

The Foundation for Struggling Readers supports the little learners most in need by building the expertise of educators who serve them. Last year alone, the Foundation funded the training of three new Teacher Leaders and provided dozens of professional development awards to attend LitCon. The Foundation for Struggling Readers also works to protect this valuable one-on-one intervention by spreading the good news about how Reading Recovery works through our partnership with Kivvit and by investing in research and advocacy at the state and federal levels.

“Thank you so much for the LitCon 22 Professional Development Award! After a year of online teaching and joining a new district, the opportunity to be immersed with Reading Recovery enthusiasts and literacy experts was amazing. The energy and passion for helping students get untangled is contagious.”
– 2022 Award Winner

The Reading Recovery Community has always done #WhateverItTakes to help kids learn to read! Every gift makes a difference in bringing one of the most successful international reading and writing interventions to struggling readers across North America. You can support the Foundation by making a one-time donation, setting up recurring donations, or exploring ways to leave a legacy of literacy through planned giving.