Meet Dr. Dionne Jackson, a Woman Passionate about Helping Children Read on Grade Level

Published: Oct. 14, 2019, 4:51 p.m.

b'Currently, 63% of Arkansas children are reading below grade level. 65% of these students will drop out of high school, end up on welfare, or end up in the prison system, if no productive action is taken. We are thankful to be sitting down with Dr. Dionne Jackson of AR Kids Read today to find out how they are changing that. AR Kids Read is striving to help kids read on grade level by the third grade! Keep listening for an inspiring story and to find out how you can get involved!'