Tackling the Literacy Crisis on Local 12
Winn Reading Featured on Local 12: Tackling the Literacy Crisis
Winn Reading was recently featured in a Local 12 news story highlighting the urgent need to address declining literacy rates among elementary and middle school students. The segment explored how the pandemic widened the gap in reading proficiency and the critical role organizations like Winn Reading play in helping young students catch up.
📺 Watch the full story here: Local 12
In the story, Winn Reading founder Kay Limbach shared insights on the importance of early literacy support, noting that many of today’s struggling fourth graders missed crucial kindergarten instruction due to school closures. She emphasized that confidence is often the biggest barrier for young readers and that finding books that spark their interest can be a game-changer.
This reinforces the impact of Winn Reading’s volunteers, who work one-on-one with kindergarten through third-grade students to build foundational literacy skills.
Being recognized by Local 12 underscores the value of Winn Reading’s mission and the continued need for literacy support in our community. Thank you to our volunteers and supporters for making this work possible!
Our Ask: Please share this story with your family and friends with an ask for their support. With additional funds and volunteers, we can continue the important work of helping these students learn to read!
