Have the students in your school experienced great success using Read Naturally Live this year? If so, now is your chance to win up to $2,000 for your school! The 2020 Read Live School of the Year Award recognizes schools whose students have substantially improved their reading skills using the Read Live program. Enter your school today! 

To be considered for the School of the Year Award, explain why you think your school should be chosen as Read Live School of the Year in 500 words or less. Please include any relevant details about the progress your students made. In addition, submit photos or video testimonials from teachers, students, parents and administrators. Note that special consideration will be given to schools who submit video testimonials in support of their applications. Last year’s winner, Pioneer Elementary, provides a great example. Check out their winning story and video here.

The winning school will be awarded $2,000 Read Naturally Credit (can be used for future purchase of any Read Naturally program, materials, subscription or training) and a 2020 Read Live School of the Year trophy and certificate. The second and third place schools will each be awarded $500 Read Naturally Credit and a 2020 Read Live School of the Year certificate. Imagine how motivated your students will feel when they learn their hard work has helped earn such a big prize for their school!

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Submission must be entered by a school representative.
  • Eligible schools must have, or be a member of, a current Read Live subscription.

Judging Criteria:

Winning submissions must…

  • Demonstrate the school’s commitment to using Read Live with fidelity.
  • Document growth in students' fluency and comprehension.
  • Describe positive changes in student attitudes and motivation.

We can't wait to learn all about your students' success. Nominate Your School Today! Please contact us with questions or if you prefer to submit your entry via email.  

Update: We will continue accepting nominations for the 2019-20 Read Live School of the Year Award until August 21. Winners will be announced on September 3. The deadline was extended to give more schools a chance to participate. It was a challenging year for everyone, and we think it is especially important to recognize schools that experienced success under these difficult conditions.