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Author visit program promotes self-esteem and coping skills
Get the latest news on Lead to Read KC’s partnership with local children’s therapist and author Vladimir Sainte to promote self-esteem and coping skills among our students.
Martha Conradt • June 23, 2020
Reading resources to keep kids reading every day
Due to COVID-19 school closures, forecasts suggest students will experience learning loss of approximately 30 percent of prior-year learning in reading. Let’s keep kids reading every day!
Martha Conradt • May 21, 2020
Tips for working with students who have experienced trauma
Get tips for making a reading session a safe, supportive learning environment for your student.
Martha Conradt • Feb. 21, 2020
Volunteerism inspires multi-generational engagement
Learn how one Reading Mentor’s volunteerism inspired his daughter to work with him to help students in our program.
Martha Conradt • Jan. 22, 2020
How to Give Success this Giving Season
Fewer than half of Kansas City third graders are reading on grade level. You can help!
Pauly Hart • Oct. 30, 2019
Readers on the Rooftop Happy Hour
Readers on the Rooftop was a great event! Learn more and view event photos.
Martha Conradt • Oct. 4, 2019
Give Success. Direct your United Way donation to Lead to Read KC.
Today in Kansas City, only 45 percent of third graders are reading on grade level. Read our blog post to learn how you can Give Success.
Martha Conradt • Aug. 29, 2019
A little reading makes a big difference
Read volunteer Don Maxey’s inspiring story of volunteerism.
Martha Conradt • July 26, 2019
Student project shares kindness across state line
Learn how a first grade teacher and her students started a Kindness Cards business and used the money earned to support Lead to Read KC.
Martha Conradt • June 10, 2019
Spring Into Happy event
Lead to Read KC supporters celebrate a great year of reading at happy hour event.
Martha Conradt • May 8, 2019