Connecting Communities – What is SCGLR? (Episode 1 with Beth Duda)

Connecting Communities, a Beyond The Blog podcast, brings you insights and inspiration from the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and beyond. It explores how communities can come together to support the success of our children and families—and to empower the parents, caregivers, educators, and organizations who care so deeply about them. Episode 1 features an overview of SCGLR with the Director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Beth Duda.Key Podcast Themes“None of us can do it all, but all of us can do something.”- Beth DudaLearning happens everywhere.Explores how communities can unite to support the success of children and families.Timestamps 01:11 – Beth’s history03:54 - Beth explains The Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Reading (as if speaking to a child).05:53 – Why is this work important?10:08 – How does SCGLR help achieve these goals – the 5 Pillars.10:52 – School Readiness12:01 – Attendance13:20 – Summer Learning15:04 – Family Engagement15:39 – Health Determinants16:06 – Suncoast Remake Learning Days20:01 – Which TPF value speaks most to Beth?20:42 – THIS BOOK IS COOL!21:39 – Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge22:04 – Kindergarten Readiness22:58 – Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry23:47 – ESOL & ELL 26:59 – Big Picture/ Small Steps33:32 – How can you get involved?34:15 – Connecting with Kids – a kid’s thought on the topic.Links to Learn MoreThe Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level ReadingRemake Learning Days The Grable FoundationThe Patterson FoundationConnect Beyond The BlogJoin Beth on Twitter: @duda_bethJoin Beth on Facebook: Beth DudaEmail Bath @: [email protected] SCGLR on X: @SuncoastCGLRFollow SCGLR on Instagram: @suncoastcampaignJoin The Journey