Richard Rosen
Rotarian and Literacy Chair, Rotary District 6440
Free Educational Speaker in Dallas-Fort Worth
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Early Childhood Literacy Will Save A Child from a Later Life of Poverty and Crime
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
There is a clear cause to effect relationship between literacy versus crime and poverty. No matter what income level those who can read at 4th grade reading levels upon entering 5th grade, over 90% will graduate high school, many go onto college and end up as productive members in our community. On the other hand statistics show that 2/3 of those who cannot read at 4th grade levels will end up in poverty and/or crime. MORE >
This presentation focuses on lower income families located within many of our communities. With program ideas, this presentation will show how you can directly make a difference and impact these households who lack books and to parents who lack the know how to teach their child essential literacy skills before entering kindergarten.Richard lives in the Chicagoland area and is available in DFW for virtual presentations.