Ep. 148: Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)

Early literacy is one of the strongest predictors of lifelong health and success – yet reading scores across the U.S. are falling at an alarming rate. In part two of our series on early literacy and health, we highlight Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart! , a proven, science-based program celebrating 20 years of impact. Reading BrightStart! supports children from birth through first grade with early literacy curricula, educator training, and family resources – helping more young learners become confident readers and setting a foundation for lifelong health. Resources: Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart! Family Resources Harris Poll Executive Summary Full Harris Poll Results Guests: Rebeca Grysko, PhD, CBIS , Special Education Teacher and School Liaison, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Jamie Williams, MEd , Manager, Intellectual Property and Curriculum Design, Nemours Children's Health Dawn Espinoza, MEd , Educational Support Supervisor, Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Florida Samantha Taylor , Quality Performance Specialist, Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Florida Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org .