Studies show that if a child is unable to read on level by third grade, there’s a possibility they'll struggle throughout the rest of their school years – and may be on track to not finish high school. In this episode, Shaunté Duggins talks about Florida’s New Worlds Reading Initiative, based at the Lastinger Center for Learning at UF, and how it hopes to change that trajectory – one free book at a time. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, Emma Richards and James L. Sullivan. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts.

Studies show that if a child is unable to read on level by third grade, there’s a possibility they'll struggle throughout the rest of their school years – and may be on track to not finish high school. In this episode, Shaunté Duggins talks about Florida’s New Worlds Reading Initiative, based at the Lastinger Center for Learning at UF, and how it hopes to change that trajectory – one free book at a time. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, Emma Richards and James L. Sullivan. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts.

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown talks with UF faculty, researchers, students and administrators — thought leaders From Florida — who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you&rsquo;ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown talks with UF faculty, researchers, students and administrators &mdash; thought leaders From Florida &mdash; who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

From Florida

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Join us as our host Nicci Brown talks to faculty, researchers, students and administrators — thought leaders From Florida — who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you&rsquo;ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Join us as our host Nicci Brown talks to faculty, researchers, students and administrators &mdash; thought leaders From Florida &mdash; who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

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