EPISODE · Dec 18, 2023 · 7 MIN
CMS kindergarteners, first graders receiving extra literacy support
from WCNC Charlotte To Go · host WCNC Charlotte
In an effort to increase reading levels for more kids, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is partnering with Stanford University to give students a boost."The target of this is early literacy, kindergarten, first grade. and then it is focused on accelerating reading skills with early literacy focus," Nancy Brightwell with CMS said.The program is currently in 16 schools, and it allows students 15 minutes per day of one-on-one reading tutoring."The program is designed to dramatically increase regardless of what student's level of preparedness is when they come into kindergarten," Brightwell said.Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.
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In an effort to increase reading levels for more kids, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is partnering with Stanford University to give students a boost. "The target of this is early literacy, kindergarten, first grade. and then it is focused on accelerating reading skills with early literacy focus," Nancy Brightwell with CMS said. The program is currently in 16 schools, and it allows students 15 minutes per day of one-on-one reading tutoring. "The program is designed to dramatically increase regardless of what student's level of preparedness is when they come into kindergarten," Brightwell said. Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.
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