Inside The Challenges Of Improving Literacy

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Literacy remains a challenge in Tennessee. Hear from Dr. Diana Webb, Carissa Comer, Jill Ramsey, and Allison Painter. They talk all about how we can solve this issue. From legislative bills, to work to do at home. This is all the info you need to know!

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