Raising awareness to ensure every child can read in Tennessee
Johnson City, TENNESSEE (December 17, 2019) - Kids all across the state of Tennessee are in the fight of their lives. A fight to read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade. In fact, 67% of 4th-grade students in Tennessee are not reading at the proficient level.
Because life success is directly tied to the ability to read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade, the futures of local kids like Annie, Jaylen, and Lucas are on the line every year. That is why ETSU and Steve Forbes will host a #Fight4Literacy Game on January 15, 2020 to promote childhood reading and raise awareness about the local literacy work of Johnson City Literacy Efforts.
COACHING STAFF SET TO WEAR GREEN AND PROMOTE CHILDHOOD READING
During the #Fight4Literacy the East Tennessee State Buccaneers coaching staff will wear CFL’s #Green4Literacy awareness kit, showcasing a green tie as well as a green lapel pin and wrist band.
"We want to encourage our fans to join with us in Coaching for Literacy’s mission to give every child the ability to read,'' said East Tennessee State Buccaneers Head Coach, Steve Forbes. “Through our #Fight4Literacy Game, we will help young students in our community and create a brighter future.”
ABOUT THE #FIGHT4LITERACY INITIATIVE
Thanks to the support of its partners and Americans nationwide, Coaching for Literacy has conducted over 125 #Fight4Literacy Games with more than 50 NCAA teams. Their work generates crucial awareness and has provided over $280,000 to fund over 85 literacy projects supporting more than 15,000 children nationwide. The mission of Coaching for Literacy is to use the power of sports to raise awareness about the problem of illiteracy and generate financial support for literacy programs nationwide.
To learn more about why literacy matters and explore how you can make a difference for literacy efforts in your community, visit coachingforliteracy.org.
For Immediate Contact:
Coaching for Literacy - Chandler Ferguson - chandler@coachingforliteracy.org - 762.338.1224
