SNAPShots: Read MKE's LITERACY Adventures
Why We Exist
Did you know?
1.5 million people in Wisconsin need help building literacy skills... (Causey, 2023)
In 2022, less than 15% of Milwaukee Public Schools fourth- and eight-grade students were proficient in reading. (Kertscher, 2023)
“Milwaukee currently ranks 4th among major cities in the US in terms of children living in poverty at 43%.” (world population review,2023)
Read MKE exist as a result of disproportionate gaps in reading achievement. The data is clear. Milwaukee’s test scores are significantly lower than the average reading scores statewide. Poverty and reading deserts with limited access to reading materials ratifies reading achievement gaps in Milwaukee. Everyone in every community should be outraged!
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We welcome support from the community, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word about our mission. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of children in Milwaukee and inspire a love for reading that lasts a lifetime.
