Kareem Weaver, a leading advocate for literacy equity and social justice, joins a special conversation of LEAD on READ to discuss critical issues and questions surrounding literacy, leadership, and education. Kareem's commitment to literacy for all is unwavering. In this episode, we discuss
- literacy as a fundamental civil right for all children across the United States.
- the consequences to illiteracy that impact all aspects of academic, civic, and personal life.
- insights on the systemic challenges hindering literacy outcomes for all students across the country.
- systems, structures, and strategies needed to drive meaningful change.
Kareem shares valuable experiences and insights toward scaling literacy change and building more equitable schools and communities across the country.
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Until next time, READers!
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