A documentary about the early literacy crisis in America. Directed by @j_e_mackenzie, executive produced by @levarburton. Now available to stream in the U.S.

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The Right to Read is now available to stream for free with ads on @YouTube! Share with your friends, families, and colleagues to watch the film. #LiteracyIsFreedom youtu.be/7YwE45gP_fk?si=VnCa…
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ExcelinEd’s newest literacy resource focuses on strengthening the capacity of literacy coaches to support teachers in the classroom. Check out our Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching modules! #gamechanger
17 Jul 2024
NEW RESOURCE: ExcelinEd launches early literacy coaching modules to equip coaches with skills and strategies needed to support teachers. excelined.org/2024/07/17/lau…
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Perfect timing. The NAACP safeguarding all kids "Right to Read" comes at a time when our country could REALLY use something to come together and rally around. Thank you! @NAACP @usdoegov @FulcrumLiteracy @AFTunion @RightToReadFilm @reading_league @NEAToday @NationalPTA
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25 Jun 2024
It was an absolute honor for @pureedgeinc to be the title sponsor for this important documentary. Director @J_E_Mackenzie did a wonderful job. @KJWinEducation @kymyona_burk @ehanford are all featured. Check it out 🙌👇
We are so excited to announce that The Right to Read is officially available to stream in the U.S. starting TODAY on Apple TV , Prime Video, Google Play, Kanopy, VUDU, and YouTube. Visit therighttoreadfilm.org to learn more! #literacyisfreedom
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We are so excited to announce that The Right to Read is officially available to stream in the U.S. starting TODAY on Apple TV , Prime Video, Google Play, Kanopy, VUDU, and YouTube. Visit therighttoreadfilm.org to learn more! #literacyisfreedom
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Mark your calendars! 🗓 The Right to Read will be available to stream beginning Tuesday, June 25th on Apple TV , Prime Video, Google Play, Kanopy, and Vudu! Thank you so much for your support in bringing this story to audiences worldwide.
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In the meantime, you can pre-order the film exclusively on Apple TV! More info here: shorturl.at/fpcx8

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Literacy is Freedom. 📚 Celebrate Juneteenth with The Right to Read by seeing the film only in theaters today. therighttoreadfilm.org/junet…
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Packed house in Columbus, GA for @RightToReadFilm screening with @_GA_CAN. Thankful for the amazing community partners who helped made this happen.
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Join us for a FREE screening of @RightToReadFilm! Set in the Oakland Unified School District, the film explores the urgent need for improved education and the opportunities directly impacted by literacy. WED JUN 19 #Juneteenth 🎟 Free tickets: bit.ly/3X95aOt
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Los Angeles! There are two 7:30pm showings of The Right to Read in LA on Juneteenth @laemmle. Reserve your tix here: laemmle.com/film/right-read
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San Francisco & Bay Area friends! 🌉 Join Ms. Sabrina Causey from The Right to Read film on Juneteenth for a special introduction at the @roxie_theater (screening begins at 4:30pm). roxie.com/film/the-right-to-…
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Our CEO @LGuastaferro also participated in a panel to discuss the issues raised in the documentary and how organizations like Teaching Matters use research-backed methods to improve reading outcomes. Learn more about @RightToReadFilm here! ⬇️ therighttoreadfilm.org/
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We were thrilled to host a recent screening of @RightToReadFilm alongside @NAACP and #District29. The film shares the stories of an activist, a teacher and two families who fight to provide our youth with a foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.
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Celebrate this Juneteenth by watching The Right to Read, a documentary about literacy and civil rights. Only in theaters June 19, 2024. #literacyisfreedom More info here: shorturl.at/3UwgM
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We’re on @netflix y’all… #bydhttmwfi
24 May 2024
🎶 A READING RAINBOOOOW! 🎶 🌈 📚 Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow with the legend LeVar Burton is now playing!
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Dr. Mays @AISDSupe leads the panel discussion at Alief’s Spotlight on Literacy event after viewing @RightToReadFilm Such thoughtful discourse from our panel guests: Kheshana Woods, Dr Julie Baker Finck, Dr Tracy White Weeden, Johanna Guerrero… 1/2 #WeAreAlief @AliefISD
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Some of my fav films & docos on dyslexia, literacy & reading. 👉 @MicalTheFilm from the @NessyLearning team 👉 @RightToReadFilm 👉 Our Dyslexic Children 👉 Blame it on Gutenberg 👉 Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars 👉 The Truth About Reading from the @JohnCorcoranFDN team
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