Student-athletes volunteered their time to share the power of reading with the Owlettes of New Haven’s Barack H. Obama Magnet University School this week for their 2nd annual World Read Aloud Day event.
Following an assembly where students had the chance to meet Southern’s K9 Officers Jules and Brody, student-athletes read the book You Are Enough with the grade school students.
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World Read Aloud Day is a global advocacy day dedicated to celebrating the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories. The day not only promotes the joy of reading among young learners but also aims to draw attention to the importance of access to literacy and educational resources for underserved communities globally.
The Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is a pioneering collaboration between a public school system and a public university. This partnership aims to offer innovative educational solutions and access to all students, setting a precedent for similar collaborations across the nation. Click here to learn more.
