After-school literacy program hopes to close literacy crisis gap

After-school literacy program hopes to close literacy crisis gap

Approximately 39% of third graders in Arizona are reading proficient, according to advocacy group Read On Arizona. West Valley Read Better Be Better (RBBB) is a 10-week literacy program supporting students and families. The group’s mission is to increase literacy, particularly when it comes to students from low-income communities.  CEO Sophie Allen-Etchart founded the nonprofit after teaching literacy to children living in extreme poverty in Per…

Bridging the Literacy Gap to Strengthen Dermatologic Care

At Elevate-Derm Fall, Ken Korber, PA-C, MHPE, DFAAPA, highlighted how literacy-aware communication and team-based collaboration can elevate patient understanding, adherence, and outcomes.