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What an inspiring day at the launch of The Big Lift’s strategic plan! Thank you to all our community members who came out to celebrate our shared vision for improving literacy for every child in San Mateo County.

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I was excited to attend The Big Lift's strategic launch event! Thank you especially to the Big Lift’s Executive Director, Katharine Sullivan, for her leadership. The Big Lift serves preschool to 3rd grade students in SMC and ensures students are proficiently reading by 3rd grade.

We’re still energized by the wonderful community event we hosted last week! The Big Lift executive director Katharine Sullivan shared how our 2023-26 Strategic Plan renews TBL’s commitment to advancing third-grade literacy in San Mateo County! Learn more thebiglift.org

Amy Wooliever, the Superintendent of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, spoke last Wednesday about the way our 2023 strategic plan focuses on early literacy by aligning preschool & elementary instruction with the science of reading. Learn more: thebiglift.org

As Mike Callagy from the County Executive Office emphasized during our Strategic Plan Launch Event last week, aligning our strategic efforts with broader county goals allows us to address not just literacy, but also health, social-emotional development, and economic mobility.

As Supervisor Noelia Corzo noted in her words at the strategic plan launch event, collaborating with community-based organizations & schools allows us to leverage resources effectively to achieve our goals. Having a clear strategic plan ensures we know what we’re working towards

At our recent Strategic Plan Event, Supervisor Noelia Corzo shared her personal story about getting the support she needed to learn to read by 3rd grade. The Big Lift is committed to an equitable approach to supporting students’ reading success. thebiglift.org

The Big Lift’s 2023-26 Strategic Plan places a strong emphasis on equity, sustainability & collaboration. We're expanding our reach to serve more children & families in San Mateo County. Learn what we have in store by exploring our new website. thebiglift.org

Amy Wooliever, the Superintendent of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, one of The Big Lift’s original partners, spoke about the long-term impact of our efforts at our recent strategic plan launch event. You can learn more at thebiglift.org

Family engagement is key to The Big Lift's 2023-26 strategic plan, using insights from parents and initiatives like the Let’s Read San Mateo County website to foster confident young readers in multiple languages. letsreadsmc.org

We are bringing together our community’s leaders to advance third-grade literacy right here at home in SMC, and now you can learn about all of our strategic leadership, our impact, and our exciting updates online! thebiglift.org

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of The Big Lift’s 2023-26 Strategic Plan! Everyone from throughout the San Mateo County community that showed up demonstrated our collective commitment to advancing third-grade literacy for our young readers.

Through high-quality preschool programs, summer learning experiences, & family engagement initiatives, The Big Lift nurtures a love for reading & sets our children on a path to success. Check out thebiglift.org to learn more!

Proficient reading by the end of third grade is a critical milestone that sets the foundation for future academic achievement and lifelong success. Visit thebiglift.org to read more about how we're dedicated to ensuring that our county's 3rd graders reach this goal.

Big Lift’s Inspiring Summers is back for its 10th year! San Mateo County students enrolled in Big Lift districts can spend summer days filled with reading, science, art, field trips & more! Inspiring summer fun awaits rising K-3rd graders. Learn more: thebiglift.org/big-lifts-insp…

Summer learning loss can set young readers back, but The Big Lift’s Inspiring Summers keeps students engaged & learning through hands-on activities, literacy support, & school connections. Sign up now! Find more details and register here! thebiglift.org/inspiring-summ…

A summer of fun, learning & growth starts with The Big Lift! Inspiring Summers 2025 is launching in Big Lift districts, helping rising K-3rd graders build literacy skills while enjoying art, science, field trips & more! Learn more: thebiglift.org/big-lifts-insp…

See more of our Inspiring Summers program in action and hear from families and teachers: youtube.com/watch?v=lrr6qh… We are excited for 2025 Inspiring Summers! Registration is now open! thebiglift.org/inspiring-summ…