Strong families. Strong educators. Strong community partners. That’s the formula for strong readers 💪. Explore https://f.mtr.cool/zuhmpxxyqk to find resources for your role in this journey. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Every child moves at their own pace. OaklandReads.org/age-grade-level-milestones shows which literacy milestones to look for by grade and how to help when progress slows. See milestones by grade → http://www.OaklandReads.org/age-grade-level-milestones #OaklandReads #ReadingTipsForParents

Our Impact Report is out! In the '24-25 year: 166,531 books curated and distributed & 12,529 students got brand new books! Behind every #: a kid falling in love with reading, a teacher gaining new tools, a family connecting through stories. https://oaklandliteracycoalition.org/our-work/our-impact/

Reading is more than sounding out words. It’s 8 essential skills, from print awareness to comprehension. Explore the 8 skills every reader needs → http://www.OaklandReads.org/reading-skill-overview  #OaklandReads #RootedInReading

Join us for our Making Literacy Data Matter public panel event Dec. 9 3-4:30pm! Hear from OUSD educators, district leaders, and community members. 📖✨ ➡️ More details and RSVP at bit.ly/literacydataforum  #literacyforall #oaklandliteracy

🧑‍🏫 Tutors and mentors, do you need FREE literacy tools for your students? On OaklandReads.org we offer skill-based activities, videos 📹, and resources you can integrate into your sessions 📑. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

⏰ LAST DAY! Early bird registration ends TODAY at midnight. Secure 20% off your tickets to Literacy & Justice for All—March 6-7, 2026 in Oakland. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/jdssirqyvp #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll #Lj4All

⏰ LAST DAY! Early bird registration ends TODAY at midnight. Secure 20% off your tickets to Literacy & Justice for All—March 6-7, 2026 in Oakland. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/jppkbgczke #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll #Lj4All

We are thrilled to announce all 20 recipients of our Reading Everywhere 2025-2026 School Year Action Grants! HUGE congratulations to the exceptional organizations doing their part in fostering a culture of reading accessibility! 🎉  #readinghappenseverywhere #oaklandyouth #weneeddiversebooks

Tutors & mentors: Looking for ready-to-use tools? OaklandReads.org offers skill-based guides (phonics, fluency, comprehension) plus short explainer videos you can weave into your sessions. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Your organization can make an even bigger impact with Oakland Reads. Share OaklandReads.org/reading-with-children with families to encourage daily read-alouds and bonding through books. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Supporting readers is community work! OaklandReads.org/storytimevideos has read-alouds and book lists you can use in tutoring or afterschool sessions. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Our Eat. Learn. Play. Bus event with the Alameda County Community Food Bank at Bridges Academy at Melrose was an absolute hit! 🌟 Always happy to be in community! 🫶📚 #readinghappenseverywhere #weneeddiversebooks #oaklandyouth

🚨 1 week left for early bird pricing! Registration closes October 31. This is your final chance to save 20% on Literacy & Justice for All, happening March 6-7, 2026 at the Oakland Marriott City Center. #LiteracyForAll #LastChance #ProfessionalDevelopment

Families are children’s first teachers ❤️. OaklandReads.org has easy activities - from ABC hunts to storytime videos - that build confidence while making reading fun. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Partner with your child’s teacher 🧑‍🏫. At oaklandreads.org/reading-skill-overview you’ll see how classroom lessons connect to activities you can try at home. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Is your child’s reading on track to becoming a stronger reader? OaklandReads.org breaks down important reading skills for every grade level and explains how reading skills build from year to year. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Looking for a resource you can share with parents during parent-teacher conferences? OaklandReads.org is family-friendly and designed for easy at-home use. Point families to simple, at-home activities → OaklandReads.org #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

⏰ Just 2 weeks left to save! Early bird registration for Literacy & Justice for All 2026 closes Oct. 31. Secure your spot for March 6-7, 2026, and save 20% on tickets.  Don't miss out—register today: https://f.mtr.cool/yojczuveix #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll #Lj4All

Students thrive when teachers and families partner. OaklandReads.org/age-grade-level-milestones shows parents what literacy growth looks like at each grade. Check it out today!

Educators ✏️: Reading milestones are powerful for families. OaklandReads.org/decodable-books has phonics-based texts that build confidence step by step -perfect to share with parents!

Every teacher knows: students progress faster when parents practice at home. OaklandReads.org gives families bite-sized, research-based strategies to do just that. Practice makes perfect: Families who read together at home become better readers!

This fall, let’s make reading a shared commitment ❤️. From preschool through 5th grade, OaklandReads.org shows what children are learning and gives you tools to practice at home. Reading together makes a difference!

Did you know Oakland Reads is free, multilingual, and built for families, teachers, and organizations? You can view important childhood milestones by grade, download decodable books, and watch storytime videos.

Oakland Reads = a roadmap for literacy. Kids need 8 essential skills like phonics, fluency, and vocabulary to become strong readers. Explore the 8 essential skills at OaklandReads.org/reading-skill-overview  #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Every child’s reading journey is powered by partnership 📚! Families, teachers, and communities all play a role. Research shows children learn best when adults reinforce reading at home and school. Visit OaklandReads.org to see how you can support. Learn how you can support at home → OaklandReads.org

Victory! AB 1454 passed with unanimous, bipartisan support and earned the Governor's signature. This evidence-based reading bill is a win for Oakland students, California students, and every child who deserves to unlock the power of reading. #CaliforniaKidsRead #RightToRead #earlyliteracy

🎉 The countdown begins! Join us March 6-7, 2026, in downtown Oakland for Literacy & Justice for All—our signature conference bringing together educators, community leaders, and literacy champions. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/tkzqsxmdkf #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll #Lj4All

📣LAST DAY to submit your application to our Reading Everywhere Action Grants! Don't miss this opportunity to win new books for your students and up to $250 in additional funding for supplementary activities! 📚 Apply by TONIGHT to be considered: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants

There are lots of ways to integrate STEAM learning and literacy! Here are some tips to get started. Oakland-based community groups can apply for Reading Everywhere Action Grants to support these projects: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants #readinghappenseverywhere

Time is RUNNING OUT to apply to our Reading Everywhere Action Grants! Grantees win new books for students and up to $250 in funding for accompanying activities! 📚❤️ 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants #readinghappenseverywhere #oaklandyouth #literacyandjusticeforall

Just 3 days left to apply for our Reading Everywhere Action Grants! Don't miss the opportunity to win grants supplying new books for students and up to $250 in funding! 📚😎 Don't miss out! Submit your application now: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants  #readinghappenseverywhere #oaklandyouth #lj4all

ATTN: #EdPrep Programs and #TeacherCandidates Have you heard the latest #SB488 updates from the #CTC? Get details on the #RICA extension, approved #literacy performance assessment models, and more: www.fulcrumliteracy.org/media/sb488-updates 👈🏽 Like + share to help keep our community informed!

One week left to apply for our Reading Everywhere Action Grants! Grantees receive new books for students and can win up to $250 in funding for accompanying literacy activities! 📚❤️ ➡️ Submit your application by Oct 3 to be considered: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants

We're very excited to offer a free webinar next month with Renata M. Archie, Ed.D., on unlocking the power of screener data. We should now have access to reliable screening data for K-2 students in CA. But what does it actually tell us, and how do we use it wisely? Register: https://lnkd.in/gEFzXf-B

Exciting news! Maryanne Wolf, Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at UCLA, will join us as a featured guest speaker at the 2026 Literacy and Justice for All symposium. Early bird registration: https://bit.ly/earlybirdbluesky

Volunteers needed: work with a teacher to help create organized, accessible, inspiring spaces for young readers in OUSD classrooms. We are seeking volunteers October 7-10.  Sign up today to spread the joy of reading! https://bit.ly/classroomglowup

Chapters of Change attendees will get to meet two distinguished youth poets: 📝 Cael Dueñas-Lara - Oakland Youth Poet Laureate  📝 Zara Quiter - Youth Poet Laureate Finalist These remarkable young artists are using poetry to process, heal, and inspire change in their communities and beyond.

Early bird registration opens next week! Join literacy practitioners, administrators, advocates, and researchers in Oakland next March. #literacyandjusticeforall #lj4all Lock in early bird rates beginning 9/2 at www.LiteracyandJusticeForAll.org

📊 Turn your literacy screening data into actionable insights! MTSS Specialist Dr. Renata Archie breaks down how to interpret results and predict student outcomes. Oct 20th, 11am-12:30pm. Essential for educators! https://bit.ly/UniversalScreener_OLC

We're excited to join the back-to-school festivities this Saturday at the Oakland Roots game! Come find our booth!

The most common vowel sound in English isn't A, E, I, O, or U—it's the schwa! 📚 Join us on October 9 for "Beyond A, E, I, O, and U: The Essential Role of Schwa" to help students master this crucial but often overlooked element of reading and spelling. Register at http://bit.ly/Schwa-OLC

Big changes this year in the TK and Early Childhood landscape: All Oakland 4-year-olds are eligible for transitional kindergarten

We're excited to share the 2025 Chapters of Change honorees! Join us on Sept. 17 to celebrate Riaz Taplin, our Champion of Change Award recipient, and Ty-Licia Hooker, our Community Champion. Tickets and sponsorship information at http://www.oaklandliteracycoalition.org/chapters-of-change

Announcing the featured guest speakers for the 2026 Literacy & Justice for All Symposium: Julie Washington, Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Esther Quintero, and Claude Goldenberg. See the latest announcements and more details at www.LiteracyandJusticeForAll.org

Last chance to submit proposals for #lj4all 2026!

Last chance to submit proposals for #lj4all 2026!

Join us on Sept. 17 for an unforgettable evening of community, inspiration, and impact. When we come together, we can ensure every Oakland child becomes a confident, lifelong reader. Tickets: https://oaklandliteracycoalition.org/chapters-of-change/ #ChaptersOfChange2025 #OaklandLiteracyCoalition

📚 Educators & advocates! 1 week left to submit session proposals for Literacy and Justice for All 2026! Content strands: Promoting Effective Practice & Instruction, Partnering for Impact, Leadership for Literacy,  Literacy and Social Justice.  More info: http://bit.ly/LJ4All26RFP #lj4all #edusky

Think you know your vowels? Think again! English has 12+ distinct vowel sounds that can be spelled in 10+ different ways! 🤯 Join Reading Specialist Celestina Lee Aug 6 for "Building Vowel Power," and discover why vowels are the MVPs of reading. Register now! Link in bio 📖 https://bit.ly/vowels-OLC