by Traci Murphy | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog, Blog 2023, Volunteer Spotlight
The school year has just started, and 28 schools need Lead to Read KC’s reading and mentoring services. We are always looking for new Reading Mentors and are grateful to the volunteers who return year after year. Maryann Hughes is one of those returning Reading...
by Traci Murphy | Jul 13, 2023 | Blog, Blog 2023, Literacy at Home
The new school year may be just around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to get children excited about reading. The easiest way? By reading with them. According to the US Department of Education, parents (or guardians) who read to their children and have...
by Traci Murphy | May 24, 2023 | Blog, Blog 2023, Organization Updates
Did you know letting children choose their own books leads to more engaged readers and learners?1 You can help get books into the hands of children across Kansas City by hosting a book drive for Lead to Read KC. With more than 50 community partners, Lead to Read...
by Traci Murphy | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog, Blog 2023, Volunteer Spotlight
When Ben Bravence, a portfolio manager with UMB Bank, heard about Lead to Read KC, he knew it was something he wanted to be a part of.“I consider reading my biggest hobby,” Bravence said. “So when a couple of co-workers, who were Reading Mentors, told me about Lead to...
by Traci Murphy | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog, Blog 2023, Children's Development
After almost 12 years of placing Reading Mentors in classrooms, the Lead to Read KC team has become a valued literacy partner for teachers. So what do teachers have to say about the impact Lead to Read KC is having in their classrooms? For one thing, they say Lead to...
