At Always Dream, we believe in the transformative power of family engagement for every child’s literacy journey. Early reading nurtures young minds, fostering imagination, building confidence, and empowering them to pursue their dreams. Research spanning decades underscores the pivotal role of family interactions, especially reading aloud, in shaping a child’s academic success.
The experience of poverty impacts literacy through:
In a community of privilege…there are 13 book titles for every one child…In the community of concentrated poverty…we found…about one book for every 300 children.
Neuman, S. B., & Moland, N. (2019). Book Deserts: The Consequences of Income Segregation on Children’s Access to Print. Urban Education, 54(1), 126-147.
Less than 50% of young children are read aloud to by a family member each day.
Pfc, D. (2016, March 29). National Read Aloud survey shows most parents are not reading enough to their children. Durham Partnership for Children.
Only 29.6% of Fall 2023 Hawaiʻi kindergarteners demonstrated basic readiness for kindergarten entry.
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. (2023, December 7). Hawaiʻi DOE Deputy Superintendent Report to the Student Achievement Committee. Hawaiʻi Department of Education. Retrieved April 15, 2024
Each student receives a digital tablet and a data connection (if needed) for the program’s duration, ensuring equal opportunities for learning. Families keep the tablets once the program is complete.
Families gain unlimited access to a digital children’s library featuring 40,000 diverse titles and are gifted hard-copy books for their home libraries throughout the year.
Our local Book Coaches offer personalized support, guiding caregivers in integrating reading into their daily routines. Through regular check-ins and caregiver education sessions, we empower families to make reading a lifelong habit.
Alameda County
Oakland
Franklin Elementary
Think College Now
Fremont
Blacow Elementary
Brier Elementary
Contra Costa County
Richmond/San Pablo
Bayview Elementary
Lake Elementary
Montalvin Manor K-8
Antioch
Marsh Elementary
Mission Elementary
Turner Elementary
San Francisco County
Visitacion Valley Elementary
Santa Clara County
San Jose
Bachrodt Elementary
Empire Gardens Elementary
East San Jose
Hubbard Media Arts Academy
Linda Vista Elementary
LUCHA Elementary
Ryan Elementary
Oʻahu
Honolulu
Kalihi Kai Elementary
Linapuni Elementary
Puʻuhale Elementary
Kalihi Waena Elementary
Kailua
Kailua Elementary
Waiʻanae
Nānāikapono Elementary
Waiʻanae Elementary
Waimānalo
Blanche Pope Elementary
Mālama Honua Charter
Waimānalo Elementary
Molokaʻi
Kaunakakai Elementary
Kilohana Elementary
Maunaloa Elementary
Hawaiʻi Island
Hilo
Chiefess Kapiʻolani Elementary
Haʻaheo Elementary
Kaumana Elementary
Kaʻū
Nāʻālehu Elementary
Maui
Lāhainā
King Kamehameha III Elementary
Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary