DiscoverWell Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health PodcastEp. 148: Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)
Ep. 148: Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)

Ep. 148: Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)

Update: 2025-08-04
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Early literacy is one of the strongest predictors of lifelong health and success – yet reading scores across the U.S. are falling at an alarming rate.

In part two of our series on early literacy and health, we highlight Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart!, a proven, science-based program celebrating 20 years of impact.

Reading BrightStart! supports children from birth through first grade with early literacy curricula, educator training, and family resources – helping more young learners become confident readers and setting a foundation for lifelong health.

Resources:
Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart! Family Resources
Harris Poll Executive Summary
Full Harris Poll Results

Guests:
Rebeca Grysko, PhD, CBIS, Special Education Teacher and School Liaison, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida
Jamie Williams, MEd, Manager, Intellectual Property and Curriculum Design, Nemours Children's Health
Dawn Espinoza, MEd, Educational Support Supervisor, Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Florida
Samantha Taylor, Quality Performance Specialist, Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Florida

Host/Producer: Carol Vassar


Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.

Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.

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Ep. 148: Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)

Ep. 148: Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)

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