LeVar Burton and Alicia Levi on the Gift of Literacy | SXSW EDU

Описание: Writer, Actor, Director, and Children's Literacy Advocate, LeVar Burton, sat down with Reading Is Fundamental CEO Alicia Levi at SXSW EDU share insights and perspectives how digital resources can open up a child’s world and provide the foundation that they need to become literate, compassionate and critical-thinking global citizens.

A Gift of Literacy: A Conversation with LeVar Burton:
25 million children in the U.S. can't read proficiently. Reading, access to books, and supporting resources are a critical part of any child's education. With a shared passion and commitment to finding solutions to the nation’s literacy crisis, LeVar Burton and Reading Is Fundamental's Alicia Levi share insights and perspectives how digital resources can open up a child’s world and provide the foundation that they need to become literate, compassionate and critical-thinking global citizens.

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