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    Tag:  literacy

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    Literacy program engages doctors to promote kids reading

    Posted on September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 by Jessica Wakeman

    The goal is that reading with a child will become a routine and will foster a love of reading on its own.

    10.5 K views+LivingWellness

    Why we help: Transformi­ng lives through power of literacy

    Posted on November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “One of the most significant hurdles Literacy Together continues to face is having enough volunteer tutors. We hold ongoing volunteer tutor orientations and trainings all year.”

    1.7 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Letter: The power of literacy can change lives

    Posted on October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 by Letters

    “We have a literacy crisis in our community, but our community is stepping up to change this.”

    2.0 K views2LettersOpinion
    Participants in the Literacy Together summer program

    Community-based summer programs battle academic inequality

    Posted on September 3, 2021August 30, 2021 by Ben Williamson

    While the statistics are bleak and the systemic obstacles are many, local individuals and community-based organizations are pursuing their own approaches to tackling long-standing inequities among students at Asheville City Schools.

    2.8 K views+EducationNewsNonprofits

    Letter: Volunteer reading tutors help students thrive

    Posted on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 by Letters

    “If you want to make a difference in a child’s life and are looking for a way to give back, please consider becoming a volunteer tutor with Read to Succeed.”

    2.5 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Volunteer reading tutors can make huge difference

    Posted on August 5, 2018August 5, 2018 by Letters

    “If you wish to make a difference in a child’s life and simultaneously enjoy the feeling of ‘giving back,’ join our teams of reading coaches and reading buddies.”

    2.8 K views3LettersOpinion

    Letter: Read to Succeed volunteers improve kids’ futures

    Posted on December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 by Letters

    “Please join us in helping our students rewrite their futures. Join our next reading coach training, which begins the week of Jan. 15 … or the reading buddy training that begins Feb. 7.”

    3.1 K views1LettersOpinion

    Letter: Give the gift of reading (and choose WNC authors)

    Posted on December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 by Letters

    “Western North Carolina is fortunate to have talented authors who write for children and young adults. Buying a local author’s book is good for the local economy and good for our children.”

    2.5 K views+LettersOpinion
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