54% of Chicago’s public school students do not meet or exceed reading standards.
Only 3 in 10 students entering 4th grade are proficient readers.
Low income 1st graders are only read to for 25 hours on average. In contrast, their peers get 1000 hours one-on-one reading.
With or without a dog
Make SitStayRead a reality for thousands
SitStayRead at the Shedd Aquarium, the Chicago Bears visit SitStayRead, Bark ‘n Ball coming up, winter programs have started…oh, what a winter!
We couldn’t have done 2018 without you! Read J’Shawn’s dedication and help start 2019 off strong!
88 Certified Reading Assistance Dogs. 718 hours in the classroom. Unlimited love. This year goes to the dogs!
