Literacy

In a visit to Eugene Thursday Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said she plans to ask lawmakers to support summer learning- saying the state needs to improve its flagging literacy rates.

The national nonprofit has distributed more than 27,500 books in the Pacific Northwest this summer as part of its 35th-anniversary celebration. The books depict families of color, same-sex parents and characters with disabilities.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced plans Thursday to create what she’s calling the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council.

House Bill 3198 would provide funding for literacy education. After passing in the House Education Committee, it is now being considered by the Joint Ways and Means Committee.

On the newest edition Oregon Grapevine, host Barbara Dellenback speaks with Nancy Pearl . Nancy regularly speaks about the importance and pleasure of…