LongviewREADS!

A Community Initiative to Improve Reading Skills

Only 43% of students in Longview schools can read at grade level. This presents a serious threat to our future workforce.

LongviewREADS is a partnership between the Longview Area Chamber of Commerce, local nonprofit organizations, and our schools to engage our community to support our students.

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Why LongviewREADS!?

We are committed to creating an ecosystem that allows businesses to thrive.

There is a direct correlation between an employee’s ability to read and their success in the workplace.

With just 46% of Longview area students reading at grade level, we must come alongside our educators now to support our students.

Success breeds success, so if we are able to make a positive difference in reading outcomes, we will have a stronger workforce, stronger businesses, and will attract more strong businesses to Longview.

Join LongviewREADS now to create a better future!

What Does Success Look Like?

We know that when the Longview area business community sees a challenge, they will get to work to overcome it!

With your help, LongviewREADS! will result in better readers and a better workforce for our community.

If we do nothing, our students will continue to struggle and we will miss an opportunity to create a strong competitive advantage for our businesses.

Who Can Participate in LongviewREADS?

Who can participate? YOU! Choose a selection below to see how you can help build a strong future workforce.

Employers

Parents

Employees

Be a Part of a Better Future!

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Longview area students and build a stronger, more prosperous community for all.