The Reading Team

We helps children in NYC’s underserved neighborhoods become strong readers and develop skills that will support their success in school and life.

[The Reading Team @TheReadingTeam]

4 Amazing Authors! One night only! Tickets available at https://t.co/OV9X9WustO.

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We're excited to share our Spring/Summer 2025 Newsletter, highlighting a year of meaningful. Inside, you’ll find:
* A snapshot of our students’ latest English Language Arts (ELA) results
* Highlights from our most successful Spring Benefit yet

[Charon Darris @DobaDarris]

Just wrapped the school year and marked 2 years as ED of @TheReadingTeam. We moved into a new home, grew enrollment, saw strong ELA gains, raised record funds, and welcomed 7 new board members. Grateful for our team and all who make this work possible!

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Not all heroes wear capes! Welcome to the team Seb!

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We're delighted to welcome Allison Otis and Carrie Quinn to our Board of Directors! Thank you for answering the call to partner in this life changing work! #education #literacy

[Charon Darris @DobaDarris]

Excited to join this panel Thursday at @Columbia_Biz to discuss careers in #SocialImpact! #BeTheChange @TheReadingTeam

[Charon Darris @DobaDarris]

Many thanks to the staff of @JRFoundation for the private tour of the museum for our 4th and 5th graders! #Inspiring #Education #Service

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Tonight, we joined the Tamer Center at @Columbia_Biz for their #Nonprofit Board Showcase. So many talented people interested in helping to advance our work!

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Good culture is the basis for producing good, consistent results. Last night, our ED @DobaDarris hosted the #leadership team for a homemade 7 course #omakase. It was a small thank you for all the work they've been doing to advance the literacy rates of #Harlem children.

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We're delighted to share that Charity Reeves has joined us as our new Program Director!  Charity brings over a decade of experience in program management and development, with a focus on youth and #education. #Harlem #literacy

[Charon Darris @DobaDarris]

Thank you #BoldJourney for allowing me to share my story on the impact of service to others.
https://t.co/XrHeVRgWRM

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The Reading Team is excited to welcome Elizabeth Wilkins Everett and Tyler R. Lewis to our Board of Directors. Thank you for answering the call to serve #Harlem's children! #Equity #Education #Literacy

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Thank you Barbara LaVallee, Susie Reiss, Elizabeth Wilkins Everett, and Tyler R. Lewis for not only touring the After-School program, but also volunteering your time to help children read.
#Education #Reading #Harlem

[Charon Darris @DobaDarris]

#YouthLiteracy #Education #Harlem
Yesterday, @TheReadingTeam was visited by @ksuttonjames, #Manhattan Deputy Borough President. She was incredibly generous with her time, sharing both great insights about how to help our students as well as reading with them. A few photos:

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

So true! 🧡

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We're back Sept 18th!

[Institute for Multi-Sensory Education @IMSEOG]

What’s the difference between vowels and consonants? It’s all in how you say it! Vowels are pronounced without obstructing the air to flow through the mouth. Consonants are made by releasing air and with the assistance of the tongue, lips or teeth.

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@teacher2teacher Safety

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Not once, in all of human history, have the people banning books and arresting librarians been on the same side as freedom and liberty.

https://t.co/3WE08vU7hb via @everylibrary

[Patricia Napolitano @TriciaNap77]

Catching a Problem Early is Key – Phillips Charitable Foundation ⁦@TheReadingTeam⁩ https://t.co/dIFuFky2jq