LOVE OF READING PROJECT
Organization name: Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS)
Program Type
Academic programs
Ages Served:
5-11 Years
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: The Love of Reading Project is a partnership between IPS, the Central
Indiana Community Foundation, and the Herbert Simon Family Foundation with a mission to
increase grade-level reading attainment in elementary school children by cultivating a love of
reading through an integrated framework co-created with families, schools and communities. The
project was designed to honor the legacy of Herbert Simon who said books saved his life.
Success Metrics: N/A
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
1,070
Black or African Americans Annually Served
42%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
49%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: Three IPS schools piloted the Love of Reading
Program: Meredith Nicholson 96, Francis Parker 56, Jonathan Jennings 109
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $1,000,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $3,000,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS)
Website: https://myips.org/
Respondents Name: Jennifer O’Shea
Email: osheaj@myips.org
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