Get 20% of The 8 to 4 Principal Blueprint HERE.Can grassroots efforts and trained volunteers be the missing piece in solving America's literacy crisis? Join us as we sit down with Leah Galeon, founder of Peak Literacy, who shares her innovative approach to tackling reading challenges through community-powered interventions. In this episode, we explore:The compelling story behind Peak Literacy's founding, sparked by Florida's largest racial disparity gap in education, and how a small grant for 15 students evolved into a scalable solution for hundreds of young readersAn eye-opening discussion about the misdiagnosis of reading disabilities, revealing how many students labeled with dyslexia may simply need proper instruction rather than intensive interventionThe transformative power of evidence-based programs like Great Leaps and UFLY, showing how students can jump multiple grade levels in just 12 weeks when given the right tools and supportA fresh perspective on volunteer engagement, moving beyond traditional "lunch buddy" programs to implement structured, research-based interventions that produce measurable resultsThe innovative approach to training community members - from college students to retirees - demonstrating how anyone with basic reading skills can be equipped to deliver effective literacy interventionListen in as we challenge traditional approaches to reading intervention and explore how schools can leverage community resources to create sustainable, large-scale solutions for struggling readers. This conversation is essential for educators, administrators, and anyone passionate about solving the literacy crisis in our schools.Learn more about Peak Literacy HERE.*FREE DOWNLOADS*Decisive Leadership- Free WorkshopThe Principal's Email DetoxPrincipal Checklist to Disconnect From School*RESOURCES FOR PRINCIPALS*Transform Your Time: 60 Day Action Plan for PrincipalsLeadership by Design: The Principal's Custom Habit SystemThe Principal's Overwhelm Toolkit*SOCIAL MEDIA*Barb Flowers, Ph.D- LinkedinDrBarbFlowers- Instagram

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