Migrant Education Region IV
Reading Is Fundamental
What is Reading Is Fundamental?
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit children and family literacy organization. RIF programs serve more than 5 million children of all ages in the United States each year.
RIF's Program Goals
- Provide new, free books and literacy resources to migrant children and their families.
- Motivate children to read.
- Generate community support for literacy.
How does RIF work in Region IV?
- Migrant Education received a grant for the 2005-2006 school year/summer program in the amount of eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,418)
- The number of migrant students to be served is 12,563 Pre-School to 8th grade
- Each school district determines if they would like a school year or summer program
- Migrant Education was awarded an additional grant for the 2005-2006 school year, receiving over 7000 books from Albertson's and Coca-Cola, creating a new partnership
How many books were distributed last year?
Each participating migrant student received 3 free books during the school year program. Migrant students enrolled in summer programs received 2 free books.
- School year 2004-2005 over 30,000 books
- Summer program 2005 over 8,000 books
How can I get involved?
Volunteers are always welcome, contact Karen Kourafas at 497-3811 for information.
