We are cultivating an environment where all children can grow the reading skills they need to thrive.

When children have strong reading skills by third grade, they are set up for greater academic and financial success – for life.

That’s why forming a solid learning foundation in early childhood is one of the most crucial things we can do to help all children succeed. Raising Readers Nashville is a collaborative community group uniting to improve the systems and structures that support Nashville’s families and young children, cultivating an environment where all children can grow the reading skills they need to thrive.

Who we serve

AREAS OF FOCUS

Increasing access to child care
Improving the economic viability of the early childhood educator workforce
Reducing barriers to health resources for children and families
Improving family engagement and access to books and literacy tools
Fostering smooth transitions from pre-K to kindergarten for families and children
Supporting early childhood education policy change

Current Objectives

Cultivating a Landscape for Learning:
Raising Readers Nashville 2023-2024 Objectives

Launched into action April 2023, these seven objectives bring together the expertise and resources of a wide range of community partners, and are driven and tracked by seven dedicated Action Teams over an 18-month span. Get to know the objectives and the strategies and success metrics by exploring our Action Team pages.

See our current actions

Featured Tools and Resources

INCREASING ACCESS TO CHILD CARE

Guide to Expanding Child Care Seats in Davidson County

There are many steps to opening or expanding a child care center. This Guide is designed to cover all aspects of this sometimes non-linear process, starting with things to consider and research before you apply for a license, such as understanding the financial viability of your center and getting to know the support services you will need source.

ACCESS THE GUIDE

SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION POLICY INITIATIVES

Policy Resource Connector

Leverage the Raising Readers Nashville network of over 65 organizations who are actively working together to support early childhood education. We’re here to help policymakers get connected to the resources they need to develop meaningful initiatives that can improve the lives of Nashville’s families and children.

CONNECT WITH US

SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

Core Network Nashville

We’re excited to introduce Core Network Nashville, a community for early childhood educators of all levels. No matter your level of experience or education, Core Network welcomes anyone who is involved in early childhood education. Core Network Nashville keeps educators connected to key resources, build community through virtual and in-person meetups, and connects members to coaching and mentorship opportunities.

LEARN ABOUT CORE NETWORK NASHVILLE