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Last discussed Feb 26, 2026.
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Read by 4th director said the literacy crisis is real but solvable, representing 100+ organizations.
CITY COUNCIL — February 26, 2026 · 1:34:41 →Beyond Literacy's CEO said literacy underpins civic participation, health and jobs, with hundreds waiting for free classes.
CITY COUNCIL — February 26, 2026 · 1:41:15 →Described adult literacy as restoration, not remediation, and its generational impact.
CITY COUNCIL — February 26, 2026 · 1:43:40 →A Beyond Literacy graduate said the program's certifications put her on track to become a Navy electrician.
CITY COUNCIL — February 26, 2026 · 1:46:23 →Read to Succeed Philadelphia's director said literacy is liberation and backed the resolution.
CITY COUNCIL — February 26, 2026 · 1:55:36 →Argued reading failure drives violence and pledged his adult life to promoting early reading at home.
CITY COUNCIL — February 26, 2026 · 2:02:03 →Barbershop Books director described turning 30 Philadelphia barbershops into literacy hubs reaching thousands of boys.
CITY COUNCIL — February 26, 2026 · 2:18:52 →Mighty Writers' director cited the 71% fourth-grade reading gap and backed the resolution.
CITY COUNCIL — February 26, 2026 · 2:26:22 →