ABOUT US
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About Us
In Clark County, 2 in 5 third grade students read on grade level. We know that all students are capable of achieving literacy success.
We also know lasting literacy gains can’t happen in isolation. That’s why our approach focuses on research-based strategies that work across every layer of our education system.
The Lifting Literacy Liberation Coalition (L3) is comprised of over 20 non-profits, public, and private entities. We’re working to ensure all children in Clark County read proficiently by 3rd grade, indicating they’re on a path to economic mobility and co-creating a future filled with possibility.
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Our Guiding Light
In 2020, we set the goal to double 3rd grade literacy proficiency. We started at 32%, two years later we were at 39%. We’re now at 44% and are aiming for 64% proficiency by 2030 (as measured by The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium - SBAC).
Mission
To cultivate a community that supports students in Clark County to reach their full potential through literacy education, support, training, and advocacy.
Vision
To work in partnership with our community to create an equitable structure that ensures that all children in Clark County are reading proficiently by 3rd grade.
Our Three Working Groups
Over the past year, L3 has been working to influence several success factors related to early literacy, and in the upcoming year we’ll start to expand our collective efforts. Here’s what we’re currently focusing on:
Early
Childhood
IGNITE A SPARK FROM BIRTH
Ensuring new parents and caregivers have the tools and resources they need to set their child up for literacy success.
School
Aged
REDUCING CHRONIC
ABSENTEEISM
Increasing attendance so that students maximize instructional days to support foundational literacy skills.
Family
Engagement
DEEPENING FAMILY
ENGAGEMENT
Strengthening alignment between families/caregivers and educators in an effort to accelerate literacy growth.
L3 COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE
L3 COALITION PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
