Beginning a new school year can be exciting for your child as they navigate new teachers, new classmates and a new curriculum; however, it can also come with challenges. Below, we break down a few tips for setting literacy resolutions that are manageable for your child to accomplish throughout the year. Set a goal for the number of books you’ll … Read More

Summertime for your children means increased time to play, explore or relax. However, summer vacation can also be a time when kiddos forget the literacy skills they established at school. It’s very probable that children who don’t read over the summer can regress, and their hard-earned reading skills can decline. Whether you have assigned reading from school, or you’re looking … Read More

The month of May signals the end of another school year, and, as we head into summer, our team at ALLMemphis would like to congratulate all of the teachers at our partner schools – Journey Community Schools, Promise Academy – Hollywood, Promise Academy – Spring Hill, Lucie E. Campbell Elementary, Sherwood Elementary, and Vollentine Elementary. We couldn’t be more grateful … Read More

April is National Poetry Month! Join us as we celebrate the expressiveness, delight, and pure charm of poetry. This month, we’re reminded of the integral role of poets and poetry in our cultures. Below, we’ve compiled a list of our team’s favorites – check them out!   Ravynn Favorite poet: Shel Silverstein   “I can remember being in elementary school, … Read More

ALLMemphis works to dramatically increase literacy and education equity for ALL students within our Memphis community. To do so, we partner with schools to provide them with a multi-year mentorship and training program. Our approach is proven to make an impact – specifically because it’s rooted in scientifically backed and research-based methods.  The National Institute of Health’s National Reading Panel … Read More

“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” – Victor Hugo When children are navigating their educational journey, it’s crucial they become proficient readers by the end of third grade. Why? Because beginning in fourth grade, children must read to learn other subjects, such as math, history, science, etc. Since … Read More

Since our founding in 2017, ALLMemphis has worked toward a clear vision of full literacy to advance the social, cultural, and economic development of our city. Our mission – ensuring educational equity by equipping schools with a data-driven, research-based language and literacy approach – hasn’t changed, but, as we’ve grown, we’ve been exploring new ways to accomplish it. As an … Read More