United Way initiative to boost youth literacy across Quad Cities

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    A child’s ability – or inability – to read by third grade is a roadmap to his future. Students who can read at grade level by then are more likely to succeed in school and ultimately in the workforce and life. 

    That’s why United Way Quad Cities has embarked on a new initiative, Read United QC, to unite struggling readers with adult volunteers for one-on-one reading…

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