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Youth and Education Office outlines literacy goals and tutoring outcomes

City of Phoenix Community Services and Education Subcommittee · October 3, 2025
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Summary

The Youth and Education Office reported ReadOnPhoenix priorities (increase third‑grade reading proficiency 25% by 2030), tutoring and literacy hub results, Families First Resource Center reach and upcoming events focused on literacy and youth employment.

Tim Valencia, Youth and Education Director, presented the office’s priorities and recent outcomes, centering the presentation on early literacy and third‑grade reading proficiency.

Valencia said only 30% of Phoenix third graders read at grade level compared with 39% statewide (Arizona Academic Standards assessment), and that about 13,000 Phoenix students in K–8…

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