by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog, Blog 2026, Organization Updates, Statistics
When people talk about literacy, the conversation often centers on skills and for good reason. Students need strong instruction in phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. They need excellent teachers, high-quality curriculum, and targeted interventions when...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Apr 6, 2026 | Blog, Blog 2026, Organization Updates
There are moments when you can feel a city come together. Our Reading Rally was one of those moments. More than 3,000 students filled the T-Mobile Center, not for a game, but for something just as powerful: reading. The energy was electric. Students cheering, books in...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog, Blog 2026, Organization Updates
February invites us to pause and notice the relationships that ground us; the people who show up consistently, care deeply, and find meaning in doing something together. At Lead to Read KC, we see this kind of love every day in our classrooms, our schools, and our...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog, Blog 2026, Organization Updates
The start of a new year often comes with pressure in the form of resolutions, plans, expectations and more. At Lead to Read KC, we want to begin 2026 a little differently. We want to start by slowing down, and, of course, by reading. Can you give yourself 15 minutes...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Aug 11, 2025 | Blog, Blog 2025, Organization Updates, Statistics
Each year, Lead to Read KC helps our community answer a powerful call: show up for a child. So far an incredible 1,450 volunteers have committed to being Reading Mentors for the 2025-26 school year. That puts us at 82% of our goal—an incredible milestone. We’re deeply...
