Reading is a human right
The Natomas Literacy Coalition is a grassroots group of concerned parents, teachers, administrators, and students working together to advocate for effective literacy strategies and interventions for all students in the Natomas community. The coalition is committed to advancing equitable, evidence-based practices that support reading success across diverse learning needs. Through collaboration and community engagement, the group seeks to ensure every student has access to high-quality literacy instruction and the tools to thrive academically.
Learning to read is a human right
Ms. Jennifer Souza is a passionate advocate for literacy, equity, and inclusive education, with a strong focus on supporting students with disabilities. As a parent of children with disabilities, she brings lived experience and a deep understanding of the importance of individualized support and accessible services. She champions structured literacy and works to strengthen interventions, family engagement, and community partnerships. Her advocacy is rooted in a commitment to systemic change that prioritizes the needs of all learners.
Natomas Literacy Coalition
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All
children
deserve
to
learn to read
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All children deserve to learn to read ✶
Our work
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Collaborative
The Natomas Literacy Coalition is a collaborative group of concerned parents, teachers, administrators, and students advocating for effective, evidence-based literacy strategies for all learners in the Natomas community. Rooted in a spirit of partnership, the coalition values working alongside schools, families, and community organizations to expand access to high-quality reading instruction and intervention. By bringing diverse voices together, the coalition works to ensure every student has the opportunity to become a confident, capable reader.
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Comprehensive
We believe in a comprehensive approach to literacy that includes high-quality instruction, targeted intervention, family engagement, and access to culturally relevant materials. Rooted in partnership, we work with schools and community organizations to ensure every student has the support they need to become a confident, capable reader.
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Advocacy
The Natomas Literacy Coalition is a collaborative group of parents, teachers, administrators, and students committed to advancing effective, evidence-based literacy practices for all learners in the Natomas community. We believe in a comprehensive approach that includes high-quality instruction, targeted intervention, family engagement, and access to culturally relevant materials. Our work is grounded in advocacy—we raise awareness, elevate community voice, and push for policies and practices that ensure every student has the opportunity to become a confident, capable reader.
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We Truly Value Diversity
We truly value diversity—in identity, ability, culture, language, and lived experience—and believe that honoring this diversity is essential to creating equitable literacy outcomes. Our advocacy centers the voices of historically underserved students and families, and we strive to ensure that all learners see themselves reflected in what they read, how they are taught, and the opportunities they are given to grow as readers and thinkers.
Our beliefs
Every child should get what they need
What we are asking for is reasonable and attainable
No barriers
How it works
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Tutoring
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We are looking for dedicated parent volunteers
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Our reason for being
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“When I needed help, no one in my school knew how to help me. And then I would get in trouble for acting out in class, but I was just frustrated. I hope no other kids have to experience this and that’s why we need this help.”
Student, Natomas USD
