In Indian River County, school leaders and The Learning Alliance recognized a fundamental truth: not every child learns at the same pace, and not every path to literacy looks the same. So they built something bold—a system of wraparound support designed to ensure that no child falls through the cracks.
This episode explores the creative, responsive programs that emerged to meet students where they are—in-school, after school, and all summer long. Every initiative was built around one core belief: every child deserves a chance to read.
You’ll learn about:
In-School Interventions: Strategic, data-informed support during the school day.
The Moonshot Academy: A joyful, literacy-rich after-school program that turns learning into an adventure.
High Engagement through Arts and Activities: Using movement, music, and creativity to unlock comprehension and confidence.
Teacher-Led Continuity: How classroom teachers staff these programs, creating alignment and trust.
Learning Laboratories: How these programs became incubators for new strategies and insights that ripple across the district.
Closing the gap isn’t just about helping kids catch up—it’s about making sure they never get left behind in the first place. This is how a community moves from aspiration to action.
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