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To celebrate Lead to Read KC’s 15th anniversary, we interviewed 15 supporters: students, parents, school leaders, volunteers, staff members, and community partners. Together, their stories reveal what makes Lead to Read, Lead to Read.
Many of those stories trace back to the beginning: In 2011, two former teachers, Lynn and Jean Rundle, saw that students who struggled in school weren’t just missing reading skills. Reading simply didn’t feel relevant to their lives. Their answer was Reading Mentoring, pairing caring adults with students to build skills and a lifelong love of reading.
Fifteen years later, that vision has grown to include tutoring with certified teachers, local author visits, and book distribution.
The heart of our work hasn’t changed. One-on-one support meets kids where they are. Reading shifts from chore to joy. Confidence grows. And as each student closes gaps, the whole classroom rises.
Their stories start Nov. 10. Watch your inbox.
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