Name: Right to Read Screening
Start: 2023-08-29T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-08-29T20:30:00-04:00
Location: 29 E Allen St

Right to Read Screening

Read by 4this citywide campaign bringing together an ever growing coalition of partners to double the number of children reading at grade level by the start of 4th grade. Visit readby4th.org to learn more.

Read by 4th

Philly! Don’t miss a FREE screening of The Right to Read on August 29!

29 E Allen St

The Right to Read is an incredible documentary. It shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two families fighting to provide our children with the most foundational indicator of lifelong success: the ability to read.The film takes a deep dive into some of the root causes of the literacy crisis and ways we can fight it.Join us for a free film screening of this acclaimed documentary, followed by a panel discussion with local education leaders. We’ll cover insights into Philly&#x27;s early literacy crisis, shifting policies and innovative initiatives, and share tools to help ensure our children become the strong readers they deserve to be.This event is presented by: Read by 4th, the School District of Philadelphia, the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, Read2Succeed, the Center for Black Educator Development, Reading Allowed, Teach for America Greater Philadelphia, and Joyful Readers.

Agenda

Networking and Refreshments

Film Screening

PANELISTS Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thompson, School District of Philadelphia Sharif El-Mekki, Center for Black Educator Development Laura Boyce, Teach Plus Angel Osorio Pizarro, Teach for America John Butler, Philly Reading Captains and local author Angela Marks, Reading Allowed (moderator) REMARKS Senator Vincent Hughes Dr. Watlington, School District of Philadelphia Jenny Bogoni, Read by 4th

Panel Discussion + Q&A

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