Reading is so fundamental and important. Sometimes people get frustrated while learning and end up not being able to do it. Howard agrees that the program is very much needed and the younger we start the better and including parents is also important. We need to work with the parents to get them involved. This is a good start.
Service is a part of our educational mission.
Through programs such as these, we're learning to do service and that's a part of good citizenship. While speaking to the group, Clausen pointed out the work of a Southeastern professor, Bob Titzer, who has done research in teaching young children to read. Just seeing Dr. Titzer's work, it is amazing to see what the brain can absorb in a learning, caring atmosphere. An earlier start can make a difference and our emphasis with the program is early learning. This is a great beginning, a great combination of people.