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Third-grade reading proficiency
Summary
Only 29% of Maricopa third graders read at proficiency, down from 33% last year. United Way's free book-mailing program for kids under 5 aims to reverse the trend.
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The program is free to families; supported by an April 24 golf tournament fundraiser.
✅Who benefits
Families with children under 5 get free monthly books to build literacy before kindergarten.
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