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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...
In a James Elementary first grade classroom, students are paired off with adults, quietly reading or working on sight words. Their mentors are volunteers with Lead to Read KC, an organization working to increase the literacy rates in young students. Read at Northeast...
When children from diverse backgrounds are represented in literature, they see positive images of themselves and their communities, which can counter stereotypes and promote inclusiveness. Representation also helps children understand and appreciate the rich diversity...
Congratulations to Patrick Mahomes on being named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, his second MVP honor so far this year! He was named MVP by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) last month. Mahomes heads into the Super Bowl having led the NFL in passing...
New California Congressman Robert Garcia brought more than his family to his recent swearing-in ceremony: he also brought a comic book. “I learned to read and write English [by] reading comics as a kid. Never stopped reading,” Garcia said.* Congressman Garcia isn’t...
Reading Mentors make the best recruiters! Just ask Bob Daum. He has recruited seven new Reading Mentors so far this year. “I talked about my experience at Genesis School and how much I enjoyed getting to know my reading buddy,” Daum said about his recruitment efforts....