Through USAID De Lectores a Líderes (also known as the USAID Honduras Reading Activity), EDC is supporting the Government of Honduras, in collaboration with other activities and stakeholders, to improve reading instruction for Honduran students in grades 1–6. USAID De Lectores a Líderes will address teaching practices at the school and classroom levels and important social topics, such as gender equality, social inclusion, citizenship, and positive relationships. 

With teacher professional development at its core, USAID De Lectores a Líderes is conducting the following activities:

• Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Education to implement evidence-based reading approaches
• Review and revise curricula to enhance reading instruction, as well as provide engaging supplementary reading material
• Deliver high-quality professional development opportunities that support better literacy instruction in the classroom for teachers and support personnel in grades 1–6
• Engage with families and communities to increase their participationn leading to improved learning and reading achievement for children