The results for Read for the Record 2019 are in! Because of amazing champions for literacy like YOU, Jumpstart exceeded our goal of bringing together 2 million readers on Read for
We absolutely love seeing all the amazing ways that you all choose to celebrate Jumpstart’s Read for the Record each year! You never fail to impress us with the
“As a member of the board for nearly 22 years, I witnessed [the Jumpstart founders’] vision become a reality, changing the lives of children, college students, families, and entire communities
“Through the simple act of holding your child close while you read to them, you let them know that you care for them, have time for them, and love them.” Throughout
“Universities, through our education and our service, can play a role of transforming communities. And Jumpstart, through its strategic focus, really capitalizes on that.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th
“Over these 25 years, Jumpstart volunteers have impacted the lives of hundreds and hundreds of ABCD’s Head Start children and staff with their enthusiasm, love, and talent. Jumpstart has had
“I always knew I wanted to be in the early childhood field—my second-grade career project will show you that—but the only path I saw prior to Jumpstart was teaching.” Throughout 2019,
About One Bead One Bead is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that teaches kids how to transform society rather than function within it. Our programming is designed to give students who may
“I wouldn’t be the teacher I am today, or probably a teacher at all, if it weren’t for Jumpstart.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th Anniversary, we will be highlighting
Jumpstart’s vision is that every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. In service of this vision, Jumpstart has been working to achieve several goals, including 1) creating enriched
