Cocky's Reading Express™ is the University of South Carolina’s literacy outreach program. USC students travel the state with their friend, Cocky, visiting elementary schools across South Carolina. The students read to the children, and Cocky helps the children understand the importance of life-long reading.
The program primarily serves students in 4K through second grade because research shows that if children acquire strong reading skills and a love of reading by the end of second grade they are more likely to succeed academically and graduate on time. Our priority is reaching students in underserved public schools.
The coordinator for CRE will reach out to schools for in-person visits. We wish we could visit every school in person, but we do offer a virtual (recorded) Cocky’s Reading Express program. If you are interested, please fill out the form below.
You will receive an immediate automated response email to confirm receipt of your request.