What is America Reads?
The America Reads Challenge was established in 1997 by President Bill Clinton’s Administration. This program was constructed in an effort to increase the reading proficiency among America’s youth. Specifically, the Administration launched the America Reads Challenge with one major objective: to have all children reading well and independently by the end of the third grade. Presently, the America Reads Program at Cleveland State University operates with federal and grant monies through the Career Services Center. The America Reads program trains and supervises university students to as as math and literacy tutors to Cleveland area school children.
The America Reads Challenge was established in 1997 by President Bill Clinton’s Administration. This program was constructed in an effort to increase the reading proficiency among America’s youth. Specifically, the Administration launched the America Reads Challenge with one major objective: to have all children reading well and independently by the end of the third grade. Presently, the America Reads Program at Cleveland State University operates with federal and grant monies through the Career Services Center. The America Reads program trains and supervises university students to serve as math and literacy tutors to Cleveland area school children.
