The Advocate Podcast: Amplifying Voices. Challenging Systems. Prioritizing Children.
The Advocate Podcast centers real stories from social media to help parents, educators, and communities advocate for children with wisdom, courage, and compassion. Hosted by Dr. Kristi N. Love, the podcast challenges harmful narratives while offering restorative, equity-centered perspectives that lead to understanding and change.
The Advocate Podcast: Amplifying Voices. Challenging Systems. Prioritizing Children.
Literacy Is Liberation: Why Third Grade Changes Everything
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Third-grade reading isn’t just a milestone, it’s a turning point. In this episode of The Advocate Podcast, Dr. Kristi N. Love explores why early literacy is one of the most powerful tools for equity, opportunity, and life outcomes. We unpack the myths and facts behind the alarming statistic linking third-grade reading struggles to future incarceration, discuss systemic barriers that impact children, and share actionable ways parents, educators, and communities can support young readers.
Because reading isn’t just about books, it’s about escaping a system designed for failure. Tune in to learn how literacy can change lives and why advocacy starts with a book.
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