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Make the most of each reading and mentoring session
Get tips and tools to make the most of your reading and mentoring sessions.
Martha Conradt • Nov. 8, 2021Enhance or refresh your skills as a Reading Mentor
Watch our four, one-minute training videos to get tips and tools to help your student become a proficient reader.
Martha Conradt • Oct. 25, 2021Getting to know your student
Get ideas to engage your student in conversation—and tips to keep the conversation going!
Martha Conradt • Oct. 19, 2021Digital reading program creates long-distance connections
Learn about how long-distance connections are made via Lead to Read KC’s digital reading and mentoring program.
Traci Murphy • Oct. 6, 2021Connections Matter: Fall 2021 Lunch & Learn
Get tips and tools to help build your relationship with your student! Read our blog for key takeaways from our Connections Matter Lunch & Learn―and view the slide presentation.
Martha Conradt • Sept. 23, 2021Give Success. Direct your United Way donation to Lead to Read KC.
A child’s ability to read proficiently by third grade is a major predictor of high school success and life outcomes. Read our blog post to learn how you can help Give Success.
Martha Conradt • Sept. 1, 2021New program puts books in the community
Learn how we’re getting books into the hands of children across the metro via Reading Is Everywhere(SM).
Traci Murphy • Aug. 13, 2021Reading proficiency leads to equity
Discover how reading proficiency and equitable opportunities go hand-in-hand.
Traci Murphy • Aug. 2, 2021Expanded programming to mitigate COVID-19-related learning loss
Learn how our new tutoring program and summer school strategy aim to close the gap of interrupted learning.
Traci Murphy • July 19, 2021Lead to Read KC partners with author and KMBC to spread message of inclusivity
Lead to Read KC creates new read-aloud video in partnership with local author and KMBC to spread message of acceptance.
Martha Conradt • June 24, 2021