The Get Georgia Reading Campaign was formed to boost a powerful predictor of high school graduation rates and overall quality of life: third-grade reading proficiency. Children who can’t read proficiently by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school compared to those who can. As adults, they’re more likely to struggle with unemployment, mental health, and life. Unwilling to yield any longer, leaders across the state and across sectors have come together to craft a framework for action—the four pillars. The four pillars provide a shared language and shared understanding of the conditions that must be in place for every child in Georgia to become a proficient reader by the end of third grade, paving the way to improved outcomes throughout school and life.

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