Coming Together for Literacy in San Mateo County
On September 4, 2025, The Big Lift brought partners, families, and community leaders together for a special convening to celebrate the power of working collectively to support literacy for children…
The Big Lift’s Inspiring Summers 2025: Joyful Learning, Confident Readers
Each summer, The Big Lift’s Inspiring Summers program transforms classrooms into vibrant spaces where children discover the joy of learning while building foundational literacy skills. This past summer, that transformation…
Bridging the Gap: Preventing Summer Learning Loss
As the school year comes to a close and summer break starts, children everywhere are excited for some time off. But for many students, summer isn’t just a break from…
Literacy and Justice for All: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Symposium
On March 7-8, literacy advocates, educators, and district leaders came together for the Literacy and Justice for All Symposium, hosted by the Oakland Literacy Coalition. Thirty-four representatives from preschools and…
The Big Lift: Making a Difference for Early Literacy in 2024
At The Big Lift, we know that strong reading skills are the foundation of future success. That’s why we’ve spent 2024 deepening our partnerships and expanding our programs to ensure…
Big Lift’s Inspiring Summers 2025: A Decade of Learning and Fun!
We’re thrilled to announce that The Big Lift’s 10th Annual Inspiring Summers Program is open for registration! For the past decade, Inspiring Summers has helped young learners across San Mateo…
New Video Highlights The Big Lift’s Approach
Hot off the press–get to know The Big Lift in our newest video! Research demonstrates a direct correlation between early literacy and later school and life outcomes. The Big Lift…
Telemundo Feature: Condado San Mateo ofrece herramienta en español para fomentar la lectura en niños
The Big Lift is proud to have our new website for families, Let’s Read San Mateo County, featured by Telemundo! Watch the segment!
Press Release: A New Tool Helps Families Build Reading Skills for Young Learners
This press release was distributed by the San Mateo County Executive’s Office. The original version can be viewed here. Whether a child is a few months old or on the…