Read Across America

Read Across America Day is Friday, March 1, 2024!

We’re looking for 100 volunteers to sign up to read to an elementary classroom in Burke County!

Read Across America Day is an annual celebration of reading and early childhood education, celebrated on Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Did you know?

Reading aloud to students is invaluable to their development. Studies show the benefits of reading out loud include building vocabulary, improving comprehension and listening, and helps discussing difficult issues, just to name a few.

The Read Across America Program is a partnership of Burke County United Way and Burke County Public Schools.

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