Interim Executive Director of Lead to Read KC Terri E. Barnes discusses the literacy crisis in our community.
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15 and the Mahomies Foundation Continues Partnership to Distribute Books
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and his foundation 15 and the Mahomies have once again teamed up with local nonprofit Lead to Read KC to encourage children to develop a love for reading through the “Read for 15” program.
Royals Charities Community Moment: Lead to Read KC
Kansas City Royals employees took some time to visit Pitcher Elementary and spread the joy and importance of reading.
Notre Dame de Sion High School students create bilingual book drive
There’s a new class project at Notre Dame de Sion High School. Students at the Kansa City, Missouri, school want to help children read, even if they don’t speak English.
Kauffman Currents: Employers talk about the benefits of ProX program
ProX employers talk about the benefits of the program – not just for students – but for businesses.
Pauly Hart Passes the Baton
For the last eight years, Pauly Hart has championed students across the Kansas City metro area as the executive director of Lead to Read KC. In December, she’ll be passing the baton.