Our Mission 

Fixing a national literacy crisis takes more than good intentions—it requires a massive combination of real talent and real funding. A crisis this deep cannot be solved by any one person or company acting alone. It demands an entire village of parents, educators, and independent organizations working together for the long haul.

The National Literacy Coalition (NLC), a registered 501(c)(3) organization, serves as the regulatory and administrative backbone for the "Every Student, Every Zipcode, Every Time..." Scholarship Fund. Spearheaded by the advanced clinical experts at Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR) and anchored by our premier national founding partner, The Fidget Game Company, this joint alliance deploys a scalable funding engine to bring world-class reading intervention directly to high-need communities.

Our terms are simple, and they are rooted in a strict rule of reciprocity: Give us your active support on the ground, and our alliance will provide elite clinical literacy support to your community’s children in return.

By aligning SOAR’s clinical execution with The Fidget Game’s massive international reach, we drop the barriers to learning. By anchoring the entire ecosystem within the National Literacy Coalition, we give donors, businesses, and churches total 501(c)(3) transparency. We are not just asking people to help us raise money; we are uniting specialized talent, corporate scale, and non-profit infrastructure to permanently rewrite what education equity looks like in America."

—Suzanne Pollutro, Founder & CEO of Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR) and IMSE Level 4 Master Instructor

How the 15/15 Engine Works : * The Savings for Families: Whenever a family, educator, or supporter purchases learning tools from The Fidget Game using the exclusive code SOAR15, they receive a 15% courtesy savings on their order. 

Simultaneously, The Fidget Game directs 15% of the gross proceeds straight into the Every Student, Every Zip Code, Every Time... scholarship fund. 

Every single purchase under using this code directly empowers local communities to deploy advanced, world-class literacy intervention with the clinical 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. We are already winning alone; we invite you to help us multiply the effects in your community.

What Inside the Sanctuary Looks Like  

A Safe Harbor for Families: This is an open, judgment-free space to drop the guilt, openly share learning challenges, and find deep solidarity with others walking the exact same journey.  

Rowing the Boat Together: Members plug directly into a collaborative network where clinical experts, parents, and advocates exchange practical home-learning tools, evidence-based reading materials, and real solutions. 

Systemic Navigation: The village delivers crucial, practical insights into navigating complex learning difficulties and understanding school legal requirements so everyone knows what support systems can work together for our students. 

Exclusive Marketplace Access: By joining the community today, members also unlock exclusive visibility over a growing marketplace of additional special promotions from other incoming national brands who are stepping up to match our framework.

We are not building a passive support group or a digital tourist destination. We are building a family of active workers who are rowboats on the ground, using this sanctuary to coordinate, celebrate student breakthroughs, and work side-by-side to protect the future of our students.

The Fidget Game Drives Funding for Powerhouse Literacy Initiative: 'Every Student, Every Zip Code, Every Time'

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.

AUSTIN TEXAS / BUFFALO, NY  - 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. 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, 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, 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, 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.

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 IMSE + STEM after-school program 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.