Literacy and Community Initiative (LCI)
The Literacy and Community Initiative (LCI), a collaboration between NC State’s College of Education and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, partners with community-based organizations to examine and empower youth voices. Our mission is to amplify student voices through student publications, advocacy, and leadership. Our Motto is: Write, Engage, and Lead.
Project email: literacycommunity@ncsu.edu
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Literacy and Community Initiative’s Fourth Annual Reading Celebration Highlights Artwork and Writing for the First Time
Youth from CORRAL Riding Academy, Refugee Hope Partners and Juntos will read their written narratives from two newly released books, showcase their artwork and answer questions on their personal journeys during LCI’s Fourth Annual Reading Celebration May 2.
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Symposium Organized by Assistant Professor Crystal Chen Lee Encourages ‘Teaching and Telling Asian American Stories’ in the Classroom
Assistant Professor and Friday Institute Senior Faculty Fellow Crystal Chen Lee decided to organize the “Teaching and Telling Asian American Stories Virtual Symposium” to share often invisible stories of Asian Americans.
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Literacy and Community Initiative’s 2022 Reading Celebration Will Highlight Excerpts From Three New Publications
Youth from Refugee Hope Partners, Bull City YouthBuild and CORRAL Riding Academy will read their written narratives from three newly released books and answer questions on their personal journeys during the Literacy and Community Initiative’s 2022 Reading Celebration May 3.
