78%of students
Below reading proficiency
South Bend students, iLearn reading
South Bend, Indiana
One community for every child.
Our Kids of South Bend brings community partners together so every child can access the support they need from cradle to career.
The challenge
Fragmented support shows up in reading, attendance, and retention.
Fragmentation, poverty, and weak social ties can make it harder for children to access the support they need. Working together helps our community focus on reading, attendance, and long-term opportunity.
29%of students
Failed to pass iRead by 3rd grade
Resulting in high retention pressure
37%of students
Chronically absent
School year 2024-2025
2026–2027 school year
Our short-term priorities
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Improve reading scores by third grade.
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