The first Nebraska Growing Readers site opened at Educare Indian Hill and was part of an initial investment in 18 sites across the state. The Nebraska Department of Education initially committed $2 million towards providing age-appropriate books to families and early childhood professionals. Since its launch, Nebraska Growing Readers aimed to expand to create literacy connections across Nebraska, with an initial impact on:
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1,000 early childhood providers
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12,000 households
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16,000 children
As of May 2024, NGR has already surpassed these goals.
