1 in 4 children in America grow up without learning how to read
Source(s): National Institute for Literacy, National Center for Adult Literacy, The Literacy Company, U.S. Census Bureau

Blog Archive: February, 2023


STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT, JAMYKLE BENISON

STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT, JAMYKLE BENISON

March 01, 2023

Today is Read Across America Day we are excited to feature an amazing Reader and Leader! Jamykle Benison is a senior at Garfield Heights High School in Ohio. He participates in multiple sports: football, track, bowling, hockey and baseball. Jamykle has been a member of the National Honor Society since his sophomore year, has a 4.0 GPA and was recently named a 2023 Dream All-American Player, an honor that recognizes the top high school athletes in all sports. 

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WALSH UNIVERSITY STUDENT-ATHLETES SPOTLIGHT

WALSH UNIVERSITY STUDENT-ATHLETES SPOTLIGHT

February 21, 2023

This week we are excited to feature three Walsh University athletes in our Student-Athlete Spotlight! For over seven years, Walsh University athletes have partnered with Louisville City Schools in Ohio through our 2nd & 7 literacy outreach program. We are grateful for the tremendous impact Walsh University athletes have upon young readers during their four visits each year to Louisville Elementary. 

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STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT, BAILEY HUGHES

STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT, BAILEY HUGHES

February 10, 2023

Today we are proud to feature Bailey Hughes in our Student-Athlete Spotlight. Bailey is a Senior at Riverside High School in the Martin County School District in North Carolina. As a member of the Basketball, Volleyball and Softball teams, Bailey understands the importance of using her platform to encourage young readers. 

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