It’s the first day of October, and with everyone settling into the school routine, County Kids Read is busier than ever delivering books to classrooms and children throughout the County.
Fortunately, we have so many partners and donors to thank for that, including the Wellington Lions Club. CKR would like to thank the Lions Club for their ongoing support which helps to purchase new and nearly-new books to distribute to children within the County through our 14 community partners. Pictured below, Harry Marissen is all smiles presenting a cheque on behalf of the Wellington Lions Club to Anne Preston, chair of County Kids Read.
With children back to school, it’s an important time to reflect on the education system and just why the work of CKR matters. On September 22, the 2022 Vital Signs report was released. The 2022 report, “Toward Sustainable Change”, highlighted issues such as changes accelerated by the pandemic, population and demographic shifts, successes and challenges, and how Prince Edward County is recovering, adapting and preparing for the future.
Findings indicate that 37% of preschoolers in PEC are vulnerable in one or more of the domains as measured by the Early Development Instrument. The EDI measures the child’s ability to meet age appropriate expectations at school entry. By placing books into the hands of children who struggle with reading, CKR is playing its part to help reduce these statistics and better prepare children by improving literacy through access and awareness.
