Today, we talk with Rorie Measure/Co-founder and President and Jude Hickey/Executive Director of a local non-profit organization called The Children's Reading Alliance.
The mission of The Children's Reading Alliance (CRA) is "Empowering families and communities to build a culture of literacy so that all children can read, learn, and thrive." CRA brings reading and the benefits of reading, into the forefront of the lives of parents, children, families, and our broader community.
The mission of The Children's Reading Alliance (CRA) is "Empowering families and communities to build a culture of literacy so that all children can read, learn, and thrive." CRA brings reading and the benefits of reading, into the forefront of the lives of parents, children, families, and our broader community.
The CRA "Primer Maestro" or "First Teacher" is a bi-lingual program engaging and supporting parents and caregivers in the practice of reading to and with children at home, especially before they enter kindergarten. Additionally, CRA annually distributes tens of thousands of free books and provides a tutoring program in the public schools called "Reading Buddies" - staffed by community volunteers.
We explore the intellectual, emotional, psychological and social benefits and implications of literacy. A fascinating peek into the world of literacy in the 21st century.
We explore the intellectual, emotional, psychological and social benefits and implications of literacy. A fascinating peek into the world of literacy in the 21st century.
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