Donate to Support Local Screening of “Sentenced”
a documentary film produced by Steph and Ayesha Curry that shares the challenging stories of adults who never learned to read.
Screening of “Sentenced,” Sunday, September 29th
North Dorchester High School, 5875 Cloverdale Rd., Hurlock
5:45 - 7:00PM Film Screening, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Panel Discussion
The project is backed by J2W Foundation in support of the Campaign for Grade Level Reading, a national organization with over 350 communities laser focused on the predictive indicator of 3rd grade reading.
Following the film, a panel of local leaders and educators will discuss the pathways to improving outcomes and achieving grade level literacy by the third grade. Al Sikes, one of the co-founders of READ Alliance, will moderate the discussion.
Panelists:
Cristy Morrell Executive Director Critchlow Adkins,
Sharon Pepukayi Superintendent Talbot County Public Schools,
James Redman Principal Polaris Village Academy,
Jymil Thompson Superintendent Dorchester County Public Schools,
John Wyatt Founder J2W Foundation.
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
Frederick Douglass/ Liberty, 2023
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