Dear Friends,
Always Dream is committed to being a data-driven learning organization, annually evaluating our program impact. By tracking digital library usage, as well as gathering feedback from teacher focus groups and family surveys, we can capture a 360-degree view of our Always Reading Program. I am pleased to share highlights from our recent evaluation of the 2020-2021 program year.
This past school year, Always Reading partnered with 32 Kindergarten classrooms at 10 schools across California, Hawaii, and Arizona to serve 501 families. In total, there were 1,278 students and family members engaged with the program.
While the 2020-2021 school year presented challenges due to the pandemic, our model allowed us to continue programming and we were able to double the number of families served. Always Reading became an important and valued resource for participating students and families as they dealt with a sea of pandemic-related issues. With libraries closed and students struggling with online learning, the program provided access to technology, created literacy-rich home environments and empowered parents/caregivers to support their child’s learning. Additionally, the support of our Family Book Coach provided extra capacity for teachers in engaging families at home.
I hope you will read through some of the feedback from our families. It is through your continued support that Always Dream was able to provide them with access to technology, literacy content, and support so they can build a culture and joy of reading at home with their children. Your generosity allowed us to grow in the most difficult of years. Thank you for making it possible!
Sincerely,

Founder, Always Dream
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