Connecting Communities, a Beyond The Blog podcast created by The Patterson Foundation and the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, brings you insights and inspiration on early childhood literacy across the Suncoast region. Explore how communities come together to support children and families through the five pillars of grade-level reading: School Readiness, Attendance, Summer Learning, Family Engagement, and Health Determinants. 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 Duda
- Learning happens everywhere.
- Explores how communities can unite to support the success of children and families.
Timestamps
01:11 – Beth’s history
03:54 – 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 Readiness
12:01 – Attendance
13:20 – Summer Learning
15:04 – Family Engagement
15:39 – Health Determinants
16:06 – Suncoast Remake Learning Days
20:01 – Which TPF value speaks most to Beth?
20:42 – THIS BOOK IS COOL!
21:39 – Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge
22:04 – Kindergarten Readiness
22:58 – Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry
23:47 – ESOL & ELL
26:59 – Big Picture/ Small Steps
33:32 – How can you get involved?
34:15 – Connecting with Kids – a kid’s thought on the topic.
Links to Learn More
Connect Beyond The Blog
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