Due to Thanksgiving, there are no reading sessions the week of Nov. 21. And due to the holiday break, there are no reading sessions from Dec. 17-Jan. 10.
Lead to Read KC partnered with the 15 and Mahomies Foundation, The Rotary Club of Overland Park and the Kansas City Chiefs Ambassadors to kick off the Read for 15 program with our partner schools on Oct. 28. Watch this KMBC 9 News story to learn more.
Reading sessions have resumed at most of our partner schools. Students need reading and mentoring support now more than ever. Not on our fall volunteer roster yet? There’s still time to join.
Check out our fall reading session schedule. If you’ve been a Reading Mentor in a prior school year, simply email Volunteer Manager Hayley Rees at [email protected] to indicate your interest. No need to reapply! New to our program? It’s easy to apply online.
Follow us on social media for program updates: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. And, watch for email updates!
Check out this news story from Kelly Eckerman of KMBC 9 News about how Lead to Read KC is expanding our book distribution channels to get even more books into the hands of Kansas City children through our Reading Is Everywhere(SM) initiative. Learn more. Make a donation to support this initiative.
MANY THANKS to everyone who made Get Schooled: Cheers to 10 Years! such a successful event! You’re part of something special—you’re part of our community—and your support is essential to our mission to support the social, emotional and reading skills that are foundational for student success. Learn more.
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