Creating a Literate Nation by Leveraging the Power of the Family

Parents, kids, and reading & the new administration

There could be good news about families and literacy in the new administration. NCFL was encouraged by yesterday's statement by President-elect Barack Obama on "Meet the Press." Answering anchor Tom Brokaw's question about cultural activities in the White House, Obama responded: "...ultimately, we want to talk about parents reading to their kids."NCFL applauds President-elect and Michelle Obama's vision around parents, children and literacy.Here's a link to the transcript: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28097635/