How can we get more kids reading at grade level by 3rd grade? Listen to insights from Oakland's own, Lakisha Young.

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How can we get more kids reading at grade level by 3rd grade? Listen to insights from Oakland's own, Lakisha Young.

"We have an amazing opportunity to create a better sense of collaboration and interdependencies between systems and folks like us on the ground." - L. Young

Miguel Almodovar

Sep 21, 2022

Check out this episode of “In the Bubble w/ Andy Slavitt” featuring “Lakisha Young, founder of The Oakland Reach, and the Tennessee Commissioner of Education, Penny Schwinn. On this episode, they talk about the three essential components of literacy gains:

the science of reading
high dosage tutoring
filling the talent gap by investing in parents as educators

Highlighted in this podcast are the Literacy Liberators at Oakland REACH and the impact of Virtual Learning Hubs on youth and families at Oakland Unified School District during the COVID19 pandemic. Learn more about The Oakland Reach and their parent-run, parent-led model for radical change by visiting their webpage.

Check out other shows on the women-owned Lemonada Media Podcast Network Lineup to hear unfiltered versions of the human experience.

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