Fixing a national literacy crisis takes more than good intentions—it takes a massive combination of real talent and real funding. In a major move to help children across the country, three distinct organizations have joined forces to do exactly that
-- Facilitated by the National Literacy Coalition 501(c)(3) and executed by the elite experts at S.O.A.R. (Strands of Accelerated Reading), this joint alliance deploys a scalable funding engine to bring world-class reading intervention directly to high-need communities. The National Literacy Coalition, Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR), and The Fidget Game Company have united to launch a true community effort. By bringing elite reading experts together with the financial engine of a global educational brand, this new alliance is designed to step into the gap and make sure that every child gets the reading support they deserve.
Combined Talent & Elite Clinical Reach
This partnership brings an unmatched level of real-world expertise to the table. Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR) was founded by Suzanne Pollutro CEO, and one of fewer than 90 Institute of Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) Level 4 Master Instructors in the entire world. Her clinical methods are trusted implicitly by pediatricians, specialists, and school administrators. On the other side, The Fidget Game Company is led by Brandi, a reading specialist and CEO whose research-backed educational games are already trusted by over 50,000 schools internationally to wipe out learning anxiety. Because SOAR already integrates these games into its daily clinical practice, formalizing this alliance is a natural evolution that combines Suzanne's elite clinical mastery with Brandi's massive global reach.
Empowering Communities via the Reciprocal Funding Loop
To put this expert-led strategy into immediate action, the alliance is launching the "Every Student, Every Zip Code, Every Time..." Scholarship Fund.
This initiative moves away from temporary fixes, focusing instead on giving communities the long-term resources to protect their own zip codes. Governed and managed by the National Literacy Coalition to ensure complete transparency under its 501(c)(3) status, the fund builds a secure bridge where local communities and sponsors can work together.
The engine launches with founding partner, The Fidget Game. Whenever a family or educator purchases research-backed games using the code SOAR15, they get a 15% courtesy savings, while 15% of the gross proceeds flow straight into the scholarship fund. Every purchase under this campaign directly empowers local communities to employ advanced literacy intervention with the specialists at Strands Of Accelerated Reading (SOAR). Because these efforts are rooted locally, neighbors, schools, and churches can see the real-world impact happening right in their own backyards. This model serves as an open invitation for other business owners and community leaders to learn more, get involved, and see how they can bring this same support to their own local schools.
The Private Community Sanctuary
Beyond funding, the alliance is anchoring the movement's heart inside the private Facebook community, "SOARing to Literacy: A Community Effort."
This invitation-only group operates as a dedicated educational sanctuary where parents, educators, and literacy advocates gather to confront the raw realities of the reading landscape and share evidence-based Science of Reading resources. Centered entirely on human connection and mutual support, the community provides a collaborative space to navigate learning challenges, celebrate student breakthroughs, and exchange practical tools. It is an environment where those dedicated to struggling readers find deep solidarity, ensuring every member receives a genuine blessing and a practical benefit from walking this journey arm-in-arm.
Leadership in Their Own Words
"Effective literacy intervention requires a precise neurological approach, which is why we integrated The Fidget Game into our daily practice long before formalizing this alliance. Our partnership is rooted entirely in clinical efficacy. Strategically introducing these games at the beginning of an intervention drops learning anxiety and opens a pathway of trust. Concluding the session with a game-based victory then neurologically anchors that progress, solidifying the newly developed reading neuropathways. This scholarship fund takes that exact clinical breakthrough and scales it into a nationwide lifeline for families in every zip code."
— Suzanne Pollutro, CEO and Founder of Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR)
"As reading specialists, we understand that dismantling learning anxiety is the critical first step, but permanent literacy requires elite clinical execution on the frontline. Seeing how seamlessly Suzanne's team leverages our learning tools to accelerate multi-sensory therapy made this corporate alliance a natural evolution. We are not simply partnering to support a fund; we are uniting our specialized talent and resources to demonstrate how a self-sustaining, community-led framework can permanently change a child's life trajectory."
— Brandi Dugal, Founder and CEO of The Fidget Game
How to Answer the Call
The alliance invites the public, educators, corporations and community leaders to engage with the movement through two distinct pathways:
- Activate the Local Funding Engine: Families can immediately access the foundational campaign by visiting the dedicated checkout portal. Applying the launch code SOAR15 unlocks a 15% courtesy savings on all research-backed educational tools, while automatically directing a 15% gross revenue allocation straight into the scholarship fund to sustain local reading interventions.
- Enter the Community Sanctuary: To collaborate directly with literacy experts, access evidence-based reading tools, and navigate learning challenges alongside a supportive network of families and educators, request entry into the private, invitation-only digital village: SOARing to Literacy: A Community Effort.
- Become a Champion for Literacy: You can make a direct, life-changing impact by becoming a donor today. Your tax-deductible contributions go directly toward funding critical reading interventions for children in high-need communities who need it most. To help us change a child's life trajectory, visit our fund page to make a one-time or recurring donation.
About Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR)
Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR) is a premier literacy organization specializing in high-impact, multi-sensory clinical intervention. Led by an IMSE Level 4 Master Instructor and trusted by top medical and educational professionals, SOAR delivers one-on-one in-person and virtual instruction, as well as an innovative, integrated SOAR + STEM after-school program called ASCEND, designed to accelerate baseline and advanced reading mastery.
About The Fidget Game Company
Trusted by over 50,000 schools internationally, The Fidget Game creates research-backed, multi-sensory, and curriculum-aligned educational games. Grounded heavily in the Science of Reading, their products successfully remove learning anxiety, allowing children to reach grade-level reading confidence through joyful, stress-free play.
About the National Literacy Coalition (NLC)
The National Literacy Coalition (NLC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to dismantling systemic educational barriers and fostering nationwide literacy equity. The NLC serves as the regulatory and administrative backbone for the "Every Student, Every Zip Code, Every Time..." Scholarship Fund, ensuring transparent financial management, secure data tracking, and the mobilization of institutional funding for high-need communities. Learn more at www.thenlc.org.
For media inquiries, please contact Dennis Pollutro of The National Literacy Coalition. Every Student, Every Zipcode, Every Time Fund at info@thenlc.org or by phone at 202.714.3098. For inquiries related to Strands Of Accelerated Reading (SOAR), contact the organization at Digital@soartutoring.com or call 716.500.SOAR (7627). For information regarding The Fidget Game Co., please contact Martina Cardelli at martina@thefidgetgame.com.
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