Lebanon School District Hosts Screening of “The Right to Read” in Partnership with Lebanon County NAACP Branch 26AA
The Lebanon School District, in partnership with Lebanon County NAACP Branch 26AA, will host a two-hour event that addresses the literacy crisis in the United States. The event includes a screening of The Right to Read and follow-up discussion around the science of literacy and how it can be supported in our schools, homes and community.
The Right to Read documents the work of an activist, a novice teacher, and two families as they navigate teaching their students and children to read. Framed as “the greatest civil rights issue of our time,” The Right to Read explores the need for transformative science-based literacy education in the United States. The film illustrates the impact that literacy has on families and communities, outlines the history of reading education in the United States, and stresses the importance of reading and writing above basic and proficient levels in the Information Age. The Right to Read creates a compelling call-to-action for change in literacy instruction so that all students can read, access information and secure a better future for themselves and generations to come.
This event is free and open to the public. All parents, teachers and members of the community are encouraged to attend this event and engage in dialogue as we create awareness and partnerships around early literacy education.