Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation reaches literacy milestone in Oakland

The Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, established by Stephen and Ayesha Curry, has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to support children in Oakland. Following a 2024 announcement to invest $25 million over five years toward literacy, the foundation reported that nearly 10,000 students have now received literacy tutoring through its programs.

The initiative specifically targets elementary school students who are performing two or more grade levels below their peers. A pilot program involving 600 students from 18 schools showed promising early results, with data from Ignite Reading indicating that 85% of participating students closed their reading gaps.