Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education (SCALE)
Why Literacy…
Because it is the foundation for every social justice effort we can and should engage in.
• 65% of 4th-graders continue to score below proficiency in reading
• 33% of all children – and more than 50% of low-income and minority youth – fail to graduate high school on time
• Only 33% of high school graduates have the skills needed to succeed in college and the workforce
• Only 10% of
Today is National Read Across America Day! This day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. In honor of today, we encourage you to take time to read a chapter or two from a book on your booklist today.
03/01/2020
Michelle Obama is known for her poise, intellect, and beauty. Born on the South side of Chicago, she was the first in her family to receive a bachelor's and juris doctorate degree from two ivy-league universities. Mrs. Obama has created her own legacy for women across the world to be inspired by. Through her service and advocacy, she has created initiatives for healthy families, higher education and international adolescent girls education. In her autobiography, Becoming, she recounted her journey through childhood and young adulthood and her experience as the first Black First Lady of the United States. Thank you Mrs. Michelle Obama for being a phenomenal woman.
03/01/2020
March is Women's History Month. We would like to recognize the women, who are striving to make our world a better place for everyone in our community and nationally, throughout the month.
02/26/2020
On this day 8 years ago, 17-year old Trayvon Martin was fatally shot in Sanford, Florida, while visiting family. His death sparked a movement and established the Trayvon Martin Foundation, which is dedicated to helping parents and families that have lost children to gun violence.
02/22/2020
On this day 122 years ago, Frazier Baker and his infant daughter were lynched in Lake City, South Carolina by an enraged mob of white people because he was appointed as postmaster.
02/15/2020
On this day 216 years ago, New Jersey passed the gradual emancipation act to become the last Northern state to abolish slavery.
02/12/2020
On this day 119 years ago, Delaware ratifies the Thirteen Amendment, which abolishes slavery, after rejecting it in 1865.
02/12/2020
For the month of February, we will be sharing historical civil rights facts in celebration of Black History Month from the Equal Justice Initiative. We hope these facts serve as a source of inspiration and knowledge for you and those you share them with.
11/01/2019
RWA Conference: Our presenter Caitlin O'Loughlin on the barriers that LGBTQA+ youth face in schools and the role that LGBTQA+ affirming schools can play in protecting these students from the harm they are experiencing in the school system.
11/01/2019
It's not too late to register for our annual conference! Join us for insightful discussions around civic engagement and the importance of literacy. Register for free as a SCALE member at http://readwriteact.org/rwa2019/.
10/29/2019
We're only 3 days away from this year's Read.Write.Act Virtual Conference -- Civic Engagement: Literacy & Leadership! Tune in to engage with this year's excellent speakers. Visit the website readwriteact.org/rwa2019 or check out the FB event for details! https://www.facebook.com/events/3007972119428089/