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Just Read, Florida!

Just Read, Florida! is the statewide reading initiative that prioritizes reading in Florida's public schools and among all the community groups and volunteer organizations that support them. The initiative is based on the latest reading research as promoted by the National Reading Panel, and supported through the No Child Left Behind legislation, particularly the Reading First program.

Charged with establishing reading as a core value in this state, Just Read, Florida! was launched in 2001 with the unequivocal goal of every child being able to read at or above grade level by the year 2012. With that goal in mind, Just Read, Florida! focuses on three main components:

  • Educator Training,
  • Parental Involvement, and
  • Community and Corporate Engagement

Just Read, Florida! received national attention last year when the results of the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the “Nation’s Report Card” proved Florida to be the only state in the nation to show significant improvement in 4th grade reading. Also, the recently released Education Trust report shows Florida’s 15 point gain in reading at 4th grade is more than twice that of the closest state. Visit Just Read, Florida! to learn more.