Gov. Lee Recognizes "Read Across America' Week, Literacy Month in Tennessee

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Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recognized March 2-6 as Read Across America Week and proclaimed it Literacy Month in Tennessee, highlighting the Administration's continued work to strengthen literacy and prepare young readers for success.

"Throughout the month, we're celebrating our continued commitment to literacy and the potential for every student to be a strong reader," said Gov. Lee. "This year, we have the opportunity to invest in a reading strategy that reaches students starting in kindergarten through the third grade to prepare them for success in the classroom and beyond."

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