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At our Practical Reading Mentoring Tips Lunch & Learn, Lead to Read KC’s staff of experts — with more than 100 years of combined educational experience — shared information on the science of reading — and tips for working with beginning readers, advancing readers...
We were surprised and honored when newlyweds Ross and Cynthia Merritt told us they asked their guests for donations to Lead to Read KC instead of gifts for their wedding. “Ross and I discussed how we didn’t want or need any more ‘things,'” Cynthia said. “However, we...
It’s National Mentoring Month, and Lead to Read KC could not do what we do without our dedicated Reading Mentors, like Diane Stecklein. After her retirement, Stecklein felt called to give back to her community. A TV news story about Lead to Read KC led her to the...
We’ve been through a lot during the pandemic. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, we’ve got a remedy. Consider volunteering! That’s right. When you volunteer, not only are you helping people in need in your community, you’re helping yourself, too. The proof is in the...
To support students’ social-emotional learning, Lead to Read KC has expanded our author visit program. Pediatricians, child and adolescent psychiatrists, and children’s hospitals have declared a national emergency in children’s mental health, citing the serious toll...
Here are a few tips and tools to help you make the most of each reading and mentoring session: Take a few minutes to chat and connect with your student: Talk about your hobbies or job, and what you like to read. Ask your student to tell you about their day. For...