There are many misconceptions about the availability and emphasis on reading at the elementary level in Title I schools. The reality for many of the children in these schools is that:
They don’t have books at home.
They don’t always have access to resources like public libraries.
Their schools often don’t have many books available, due to reduced funding.
Reading provides opportunity. By supporting these students with hope on the front end, it gives them a different perspective for the trajectory of their life. They can see the possibility beyond their neighborhood.