Ready4Learning Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are you a parent or caregiver of an SFUSD child in TK-2nd grade? If so, SFUSD will sign you up for the  Ready4Learning text messaging program for the 2020-2021 school year.

Ready4Learning is for all families with children in TK through grade 2. The Ready4Learning messages  are easy to read and the activities never require additional materials or screen time.

Each week you will receive 3 texts with fun facts and tips on ways to help your children learn and grow.

It’s free to enroll in Ready4Learning. As with any text message, data and message rates may apply.

No, the text messages suggest hands-on activities that you can do with your child. All you do is read  the text and have fun doing the activity with your child!

Ready4Learning draws on over ten years of research with families across the country. In a study with  SFUSD families, children whose parents took part in the program gained two to three months of  literacy skills during a school year. Click here to read more about the research.

They love it! In the 2019-2020 school year, 1,500 PreK through 2nd grade SFUSD families received  these texts. They found it helpful for supporting their children. 94% of families do Ready4K activities at  least once per week. Here’s their feedback: 

“The texts give us confidence in our daughter's developmental progress.” (SFUSD parent of a 5- year-old) 

“It reminds me that I should be paying more attention to my son and his education. It also gives  me wonderful ideas.” (SFUSD parent of a 5-year-old)

Ready4Learning messages on reading, math, science, social emotional learning, and approaches to  parenting. Click here to see sample messages.

Ready4Learning is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.

Yes, each family can receive text messages for up to three children. SFUSD will automatically sign  families up for all of their children in TK-2nd grade.

Did you sign up for Ready4K text messages earlier this year? You will continue to receive texts through  Ready4Learning during the 2020-2021 school year.

Contact SFUSD’s Student and Family Resource Link via email at familylink@sfusd.edu or call at 415- 340-1716.

Text HELP to 70138 to get in touch with the Ready4Learning support team.

SFUSD will share your information securely with ParentPowered to administer the Ready4Learning  program. It will not be used or shared for any other reasons. You will only receive messages directly related to the Ready4Learning program.

You can opt out anytime by texting STOP to 70138.

Contact SFUSD’s Student and Family Resource Link via email at familylink@sfusd.edu or call at 415-340-1716.