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The Importance of Childhood Literacy

The ability to read is a gift that many of us may take for granted. Not being able to read can adversely impact a child’s future. April Javist, Executive Director of Sacramento Literacy Foundation, and Michael Lynch, Co-Founder and CEO of Improve Your Tomorrow, join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about the importance of literacy in childhood education.

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Join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about youth mental health.

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Local entrepreneur and Unseen Heroes CEO Roshaun Davis joins host Scott Syphax.

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S12 Ep4 | 26m 46s

Join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about The Sacramento Bee’s editorial work.

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​Kids are back in school after the pandemic. But what are the long-term impacts?

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American River Parkway Foundation Executive Director Dianna Poggetto

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