Our blog is like a choose-your-own-adventure book, with a great Lead to Read KC story on every page. Read recent posts and explore an archive dating back to 2012.
When Alane Watts used to drive past Citizens of the World Charter School on her way to work, she saw just another school building. Now, after nearly a decade as a Reading Mentor, it’s much more than that. “Now I’m connected to everyone in this place of creativity and...
May is a big month for me. It’s the month that school lets out and my house fills with the noise and joy of summer. It’s Mother’s Day and as a mom of three, I hold that day close. It’s my birthday month and my one-year anniversary as Executive Director of Lead to Read...
The heart of Lead to Read KC's mission is finding partners who share our belief that all students deserve to read. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us from the very beginning is a true champion for education: American Century Investments. American Century was among...
When Albert Ray first heard about Lead to Read KC, it wasn’t just another volunteer opportunity—it was a call to action. Working at Populous, Ray saw colleagues volunteering as reading mentors at Citizens of the World Charter School and was immediately intrigued. “I...
For more than a century, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter, has been a leader in community service, mentorship, and education in Kansas City. The local chapter, established in January 1919, continues that legacy through programs that uplift and empower...