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There are any number of organizations and programs aimed at increasing equity in Washtenaw County. Literacy is foundational to a sustainable and successful community. Washtenaw Literacy is an organization working to enhance the opportunities, particularly for those who have been traditionally marginalized and underserved. Carole McCabe is executive director of Washtenaw Literacy and joined WEMU's David Fair for a conversation on overcoming the barriers to a better life and better community.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed spending bills Thursday focused on school safety, literacy and student mental health. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Bills to improve literacy outcomes in Michigan are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk after receiving bipartisan support in the House and Senate. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Senate Education Committee is set to hear more testimony Tuesday on bills to screen students for dyslexia. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) won a grant from the American Library Association (ALA) to create a "Great Stories" Book Club. It is a reading and discussion program for underserved teens with books specially chosen by the ALA. The YDL staff will work with a small group of teens to read and discuss stories that explore questions of race, identity, and more. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale dig deeper into this exciting, new program with YDL teen librarian, Kelly Scott.

The Ypsilanti District Library is kicking off its summer-long challenge. WEMU’s Victoria Smith has more.

Providing inspiration, literacy, and culture to the African American children in our community. That's the mission of the Topaze Project in Washtenaw County. The project was founded by Kallista Marie. Through personal experience, she has become dedicated to making Black children feel seen, heard and loved while also developing reading skills and sense of family and history. She joined WEMU's David Fair to share her work and passion.

Michigan students would no longer have to repeat the third grade if they're not reading at grade level under a bill that passed the House Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A bill in the state Senate would remove a requirement to holdback Michigan third graders who don’t meet certain reading benchmarks. Colin Jackson has more.

Many educators and literacy experts are backing a potential change to Michigan’s so-called third grade reading law. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.