Ten Thousand for Early Literacy in Cincinnati | Cincinnati News

Cincinnati’s Winn Reading nonprofit just landed a $10,000 boost from the Scripps Howard Fund to supercharge literacy for K-3 students in CPS, where fewer than 60% of third graders read at grade level. The grant funds decodable book libraries to master phonics and six iPads for spelling bee prep, all aimed at building a rock-solid reading foundation early. Founded by Kay Limbach after witnessing a student struggle with math homework directions, Winn pairs trained mentors with kids needing extra help — even expanding to 7th grade, where some students read at a 2nd-grade level. The program’s success hinges on confidence, consistency, and community — from summer camps to family reading rituals — proving that just 10 minutes a day can transform a child’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b84745c81b25a49