In Episode 4 of the Growing Our Future in Weakley County Schools podcast, "The Roots of Reading," we explore the critical role early literacy plays in a child's academic journey. Listen in as Director of Schools Jeff Cupples and district experts - Elementary Supervisor of Instruction Terri Stephenson, Dresden Elementary Instructional Coach Honey Teague, and Gleason School Instructional Coach Paige Vaughan - discuss how planting the seeds of reading early can lead to mastery and foster a lifelong love for reading. Learn about the key elements of early childhood literacy, how it's driving student achievement, and ways parents can support reading development at home.