Why does the Read for the World Record Start the following day on May 1st?
In order to accurately measure the results of the Read For the Word Record year over year, the official tabulation of minutes must start on Saturday, May 1st, and end on August 31st, the same dates as it was held last year. But in order for classrooms around the world to participate in the exciting live webcast launch, the Summer Challenge campaign and website will officially launch on the school day prior, on Friday, April 30th. Therefore registration for the site, will officially start on Friday, April 30th.