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Community Highlights: Meet Rhea LeGrande

Community Highlights: Meet Rhea LeGrande

by Guest Contributor | May 27, 2025 | Media, Media 2025

In my role as Executive Director, I’m focused on expanding our reach, deepening our impact, and making sure every child in Kansas City has access to literacy mentorship and resources. Read ON vOYAGE kc
“I never want to miss a week.”

“I never want to miss a week.”

by Guest Contributor | May 13, 2025 | Blog, Blog 2025, Volunteer Spotlight

When Alane Watts used to drive past Citizens of the World Charter School on her way to work, she saw just another school building. Now, after nearly a decade as a Reading Mentor, it’s much more than that. “Now I’m connected to everyone in this place of creativity and...
American Century: Impacting KC Students

American Century: Impacting KC Students

by Guest Contributor | May 9, 2025 | Blog, Blog 2025, Partner Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

The heart of Lead to Read KC’s mission is finding partners who share our belief that all students deserve to read. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us from the very beginning is a true champion for education: American Century Investments. American Century was...
Lead to Read Announces Slate of New Board Members

Lead to Read Announces Slate of New Board Members

by Guest Contributor | May 7, 2025 | Media, Media 2025

Lead to Read KC is pleased to announce six newly elected members to the organization’s Board of Directors who will serve three-year terms beginning July 1. Read the NEWS RELEASE
The Community Voice: KC Reads Breakfast

The Community Voice: KC Reads Breakfast

by Guest Contributor | May 6, 2025 | Media, Media 2025

A cross-sector coalition of Kansas City leaders is sounding the alarm about the city’s literacy rates, calling it far more than just an education problem. READ ONLINE
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