Planetread
PlanetRead is a nonprofit dedicated to reading and literacy development around the world. Pioneers of Same Language Subtitling (SLS) for Literacy. PlanetRead is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reading and literacy development around the world through Same Language Subtitling (SLS) on visual media, a proven technique for mass literacy and reading development. Scale PlanetRead's Same Language Subtitling SLS innovation on mainstream entertainment content on TV and streaming in all languages for three purposes: 1 reading literacy 2 media access and 3 language learning driven by a strategy for systemwide adoption. In India where SLS is gaining traction it has the potential to benefit one billion people. Our system change effort will unfold over 5-7 years in India and is ultimately expected to benefit one billion people. This strategy shift is made possible by competing globally and winning a system change grant from Co-Impact. After successful implementation of SLS in India PlanetRead aims to scale SLS in other countries.
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PlanetRead | Home Literacy for a Billion Stephen Fry Stephen Fry talks about turning on the subtitles while children are watching television and how it can double the chances of them becoming good at reading. PM Boris Johnson Prime Minister of UK endorses Same Language Subtitling SLS. Thanks to Julie Marson MP and Henry Warren of Turn On The Subtitles for their question in the UK parliament. TEDxCERN Dr.
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Absolutely love what PlanetRead is doing! Same Language Subtitling is such a simple yet powerful way to boost literacy. Let’s support this amazing initiative and help create a brighter future for our kids! 📚✨
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Just watched that TEDx talk by Dr. Brij Kothari—mind-blowing stuff! 🎥💡 Subtitling can truly change lives and enhance reading skills. Proud to support PlanetRead in their mission to empower a billion people through literacy! 🙌🌍
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