If you know me, you know I am passionate about the power of literacy. My underlying goal–in all of my work with students, teachers, administrators, and parents–is to ensure every child enters the literate world so they can realize their potential. Access to the written word allows individuals to fully function in the world–from daily tasks like reading ingredients and road signs to understanding health information to civic engagement. Literate individuals have more options for employment and tend to secure better-paying jobs. As Fisher, Frey, and Hattie have said, “Literacy is among the major antidotes for poverty.”
If you are able to donate to a charity this holiday season, please consider a literacy charity–local or national. This link provides an overview of the many options across Canada. Join me in my quest to ensure literacy for all.