Objectives and Outcomes - Total Attendance 278,238 since RAP began.

Combined outcomes of all 128 public school RAP programs implemented since 1999 to date:

Objectives

1. 50% parents read to their children at least 3 times a week

2. 50% parents report watching less TV

3. 50% parents report increase in children's voluntary reading time

4. 50% parents increase their own reading time

5. 100% participating families build Family Reading Handbooks

6. 50% students report a more positive attitude toward school

7. 60% students increase their interest in reading

Results of 128 RAP Programs since inception in 1999

58%

70%

89%

76%

100%

69%

71%

An average of 58% of a school's total student body attends RAP.

Approximately 61% RAP students receive free or reduced cost lunch.

3,517 state library cards issued since RAP library project inception in 2006.

Over 27,000 visits to state public libraries since RAP project inception in 2006.

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