Wednesday, October 18 at the Stowe Cinema Triplex from 1-2 pm , Laura Rice , Executive Director of the Children's Literacy Foundation will discuss her belief that early literacy skills are a key predictor of future success in life and learning. Two-thirds of fourth graders from under-resourced families in VT and NH do not read proficiently and the pandemic has put children at higher risk of developing low literacy skills. Our communities must address these disadvantages through a shared commitment to comprehensive literacy programming. All children deserve to experience the power and the joy that reading and writing can deliver.

If you are not already a Lamoille Valley Osher member and have not registered for this presentation, please go to learn.uvm.edu/olli/lamoille or call 802-656-8407 during regular business hours to register with your credit card. If you choose to register by mail we can assist you at our walk-in desk.