Button TextIf a child doesn't read Grade 3 reading level by Grade 3, they are 4x less likely to graduate. That's 5000 students across Saskatchewan that will not graduate this year.
Every year, more than 28% of students have not achieved grade level literacy by Grade 3
Saskatchewan has the 3rd lowest literacy rates in Canada
Grade 3 literacy is a critical marker; kids are 4x less likely to graduate if they haven’t achieved it
Low literacy is linked to poor health, poverty, high unemployment and crime rates
In many neighbourhoods, across Saskatchewan, up to 60% of students do not achieve the critical milestone of grade level literacy
Alice Kuipers, Early Learning Equal Start Campaign Co-Chair
Research shows over 80% of Saskatchewan children that have attended full-day every day kindergarten achieved Grade 3 reading level by Grade 3.
Not only that, but Kindergarten introduces kids to school, learning, and relationships. It is an important component in the healthy development of children.
In every circumstance, kids in full-day kindergarten outperformed their half-day counterparts and attendance was significantly higher in the full day programs.
The benefits of full-day everyday kindergarten plant the seeds for future growth. Not just for our children, but for caregivers and families as well. Let’s set the families of Saskatchewan up for success and happiness.
Michael Linklater, Early Learning Equal Start Campaign Co-Chair
Source: Insightrix Survey - June 2023
DonateThrough the generosity of donors, Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation, currently provides funding to support full-day every day kindergarten in 25 schools, 29 programs throughout Saskatoon.
We’re seeing the benefits and positive impact of this initiative for over 750 learners!
