United Way of Broward County is helping spark a love of reading and learning for local students.
7News’ Brandon Beyer joined Rick Case Automotive Group President and CEO Rita Case to read to students at Sunland Park Academy in Fort Lauderdale, creating a special moment that celebrated the joy of storytelling and the power of education.
During the visit, students enjoyed the book All Are Welcome, a story that highlights kindness, diversity, and inclusion within a school community.
The event supported the National Education Association’s “Read Across America” initiative, which encourages communities across the country to inspire children to discover the lifelong benefits of reading.
“Children learn to read in third grade, and then from third grade on, they have to read to learn every other subject, so we want every student to have that ability to get on par so that every year after that, they continue to succeed and graduate and go on to great careers and great lives,” said United Way of Broward County President and CEO Kathleen Cannon.
To help continue that journey at home, each student received a copy of the book to add to their personal library—encouraging them to keep reading, learning, and dreaming.
For video coverage of the event visit WSVN.