The Right to Read: film screening with panel discussion

The Right to Read: film screening with panel discussion

The Right to Read, July 21

Location

Richland Two Institute for Innovation, Columbia
763 Fashion Drive
Columbia South Carolina 29223
South Carolina US
Friday, July 21, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:30pm

Join The Reading League South Carolina, ALL4SC, Strive Together, and Collaborative Classroom for a screening of The Right to Read, followed by a panel discussion with literacy advocates facilitated by Patrick Riccards. Guests will then enjoy lunch and conversation. 

The Right to Read shares the stories of NAACP activist and South Carolina native, Kareem Weaver, a teacher, and two families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. 

PANELISTS 

  • Brooke Bridges, Teacher, LexRich5
  • Josh Davis, VP for Policy and Partnerships, StriveTogether Matthew Ferguson, Deputy Supt, SC Department of Education
  • Dr. Tamecia Graham, Executive Director of Early Childhood/Elementary Instruction, Chester County Schools
  • Patrick Riccards, CEO, Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement, Collaborative Classroom Board Member
  • Victor Young, Director, All4SC 

July 21 Right to Read Screening 

Contact Information
The Reading League of South Carolina
events [at] collaborativeclassroom.org