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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 20 MIN

Ep 205 | FREE BOOKS? Keep your child reading at grade level!

from Voices United in Education · host Escambia County Public Schools

What if your child got a new book in the mail every month? What if they got to pick the books? What if they came with workbooks, too? The University of Florida has a FREE at-home literacy program for VPK - 5th graders. Shelli Payne is the Senior Engagement specialist for New Worlds Reading Initiative. In this episode, she shares how kids are building their confidence and their at-home libraries.Guest: Shelli Payne https://www.newworldsreading.com/en/ | List of books: https://www.newworldsreading.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Y4-New-Worlds-Reading-External-Booklist.pdf The Florida Department of Education just released district and school grades and we're are beyond thrilled to announce that Escambia County Public Schools has achieved a district grade of ‘A.’  This means that 83% of ECPS schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances!Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost:  Meredith Hackwith Edwards 

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What if your child got a new book in the mail every month? What if they got to pick the books? What if they came with workbooks, too? The University of Florida has a FREE at-home literacy program for VPK - 5th graders. Shelli Payne is the Senior Engagement specialist for New Worlds Reading Initiative. In this episode, she shares how kids are building their confidence and their at-home libraries. Guest: Shelli Payne https://www.newworldsreading.com/en/ | List of books: https://www.newworldsr...

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