"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty, and a building block of development.....For everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with education in general, a basic human right.....literacy is, finally, the road to human progress and the means through which every man, woman, and child can realize his or her full potential." - Kofi Annan

Vision

Students in Richmond Public Schools will have the necessary skills in reading, writing, technology and critical thinking to compete in the 21st century global economy. Upon graduation, students will enter postsecondary education, the military or the world of work with the prerequisite skills to be productive and thriving members of society.

Literacy Goals for RPS

• 100% of RPS students will read and write on grade level by 2014.
• 2010-11 Reading Goal: The goal for reading in Richmond Public Schools is for 90% or MORE of our students reading on grade level by the end of this school year.
• Reading Goals to Reach AYP:
  • 2008 - 2009 School Year: 81%
  • 2009 - 2010 School Year: 85%
  • 2010 - 2011 School Year: 90%
  • 2011 - 2012 School Year: 93%
  • 2012 - 2013 School Year: 97%
  • 2013 - 2014 School Year: 100%