March is Reading Month: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Learning

In this episode of THRIVEcast, host Dawn Hibbard talks with Dr. Nina Hasty about the critical importance of early grade reading skills and how they set the stage for future academic success. They explore how children learn to decode, comprehend, and connect words in meaningful ways, and highlight the Flint Center’s Networked Improvement Communities initiative aimed at improving third-grade reading outcomes. Tune in to learn how foundational literacy shapes a child’s educational journey and the strategies helping Flint kids thrive.