FIS Releases the Read LA! App, Powered by ReachWell, Putting Early Literacy Tools in Every Family’s Hands!

We’re excited to announce that Families In Schools (FIS) has launched Read LA! on the ReachWell app!

Read LA! will bring early literacy information and activities to families across Los Angeles through the app to equip parents and caregivers with the tools they need to support their children’s literacy at home and advocate for them at school. Powered by ReachWell, the app makes content available in over 130 languages and requires no personal information, reducing any barriers to entry. All content has been carefully curated to bring only the highest quality tools and information to LAUSD families, including activities that align to their schools reading instruction curriculum called CKLA.

Currently, only 43% of Los Angeles third graders are reading at grade level—FIS and the Read LA! Coalition are committed to reversing this trend, ensuring that Los Angeles children can read and thrive. Our goal is to have 70% of LAUSD third graders reading proficiently by 2030. The Read LA! app—which follows our efforts to ensure good instruction in the classroom—will help us achieve this goal.

“While improving classroom instruction is at the crux of improving reading outcomes for children, we know that engaging and equipping families to be strong partners in their children’s education is a powerful driver for literacy success,” said Yolie Flores, President & CEO of Families In Schools. “We’re excited to partner with ReachWell because we know families want access to information and guidance to ensure their children can read; they want to do everything in their power to help their children be successful in school and in life.”

“That’s why Read LA! on the ReachWell app was built with input from our parent and caregiver focus groups, coalition, and Literacy Ambassadors to put trusted, curated early literacy resources directly into families’ hands,” said Olga Corona De La Cruz, Sr. Campaign Director of Read LA!. Watch this video by Olga to learn a little more about the app and how it helps our campaign.

Zuben Bastani, CEO & Founder of ReachWell, has worked closely with FIS to bring Read LA! to families across Los Angeles and beyond. “Our mission at ReachWell is equitable community engagement,” said Bastani. “We designed the most accessible tool out there because everyone has a right to access information and resources easily. I know how critical Read LA! is in Los Angeles’ early literacy community, and we are so excited they have chosen to join ReachWell.”

“Our instructional video makes it easy to download the app,” said Corona De La Cruz. “We want families of young children to have the literacy tools and information they need at their fingertips. Your child’s future starts now—download the app today!”