This free presentation is given by , a member of Free Speakers Chicago.
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There is a clear cause to effect relationship between literacy versus crime and poverty. No matter what income level those who can read at 4th grade reading levels upon entering 5th grade, over 90% will graduate high school, many go onto college and end up as productive members in our community. On the other hand statistics show that 2/3 of those who cannot read at 4th grade levels will end up in poverty and/or crime.
This presentation focuses on lower income families located within many of our communities. With program ideas, this presentation will show how you can directly make a difference and impact these households who lack books and to parents who lack the know how to teach their child essential literacy skills before entering kindergarten.
No charge, no honorarium, no mileage costs. This guest speaker is free for in-person presentations in Chicago.
Free Speakers Chicago is a pro bono speakers bureau. Since 1996, our speakers have given free presentations to Rotary clubs, libraries, schools, and community groups across the Chicago area. Learn more about how it works.
