Lead to Read KC Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsMissouri, United States11-50 Employees
Lead to Read KC is a small to mid-sized nonprofit based in Kansas City, Missouri, operating within the education administration programs sector. It seeks to improve both academic and personal outcomes by expanding access to reading resources, mentorship, and support for students. The organization’s mission is to make Kansas City the most literate city in the country by helping students become confident, capable readers through dedicated mentorship, focused tutoring, and broad access to high-quality books. The organization serves Kansas City students, addressing literacy gaps such as the low proportion of third graders reading at grade level in local public and charter schools. By pairing mentors and tutors with accessible reading materials, Lead to Read KC aims to reduce associated challenges and support broader learning and well-being, contributing to the community’s educational landscape.