LeVar Burton and Alicia Levi on the Gift of Literacy | SXSW EDU

Writer, Actor, Director, and Children's Literacy Advocate, LeVar Burton, sat down with Reading Is Fundamental CEO Alicia Levi at SXSW EDU share insights and perspectives how digital resources can open up a child’s world and provide the foundation that they need to become literate, compassionate and critical-thinking global citizens.

A Gift of Literacy: A Conversation with LeVar Burton:
25 million children in the U.S. can't read proficiently. Reading, access to books, and supporting resources are a critical part of any child's education. With a shared passion and commitment to finding solutions to the nation’s literacy crisis, LeVar Burton and Reading Is Fundamental's Alicia Levi share insights and perspectives how digital resources can open up a child’s world and provide the foundation that they need to become literate, compassionate and critical-thinking global citizens.

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