Get Delaware Reading: Summer 2025 Data Launch Event

In 2024, only 26% of Delaware students entering fourth grade were reading at or above grade level. That's three out of four kids who are not where they need to be when it comes to literacy.

Summer often makes things worse. When school lets out, many children lose months of progress. By the time they're back in the classroom, they're already behind.

Get Delaware Reading is a statewide effort to change that. Instead of watching kids fall behind, community organizations across Delaware spend the summer keeping them engaged, building their confidence, and helping them grow as readers.

We're proud to be one of the organizations participating in this initiative. The approach is simple: meet kids where they already are. For us, that means literacy tutoring is woven into our summer enrichment program, so that by the time school starts back up, students are ready to go.

This kind of work doesn't happen in a vacuum. It takes a concerted effort. On January 23rd, United Way of Delaware is hosting a Data Launch Event to share the results from last summer. You'll hear the numbers, the stories, and what it all means for our kids.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

• Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

• Location: West End Neighborhood House

• RSVP: Register here

  
  

Whether you're an educator, a parent, a funder, or someone who believes every child deserves a fair shot at literacy, you're invited to attend. We'd love to see you there.