Neuroscience and cognitive science show us how the brain
develops language and literacy—and that with the right
instruction, up to 95% of students can learn to read.

That gives us real reason for hope.

Join us for a convening that will spark an honest and hopeful conversation about
what meaningful investment in literacy truly requires—and how teachers, school
leaders, higher education, policymakers, and community partners can work
together to turn hope into reality for students across our region.

The film screening will be immediately followed by a panel discussion featuring national and local literacy leaders, educators, and students:

Louisa Moats, Ed.D: Author, LETRS Professional Development; nationally recognized literacy educator

Julie Brown, Ed.D: MVSU Literacy Facilitator; Co-Founder, Project for Adolescent Literacy

Liz Cannon, Ed.D: Director of Curriculum, SAU 39; Board Member, The Reading League NH

Maze Laverty: Elementary School Teacher; UVEI Literacy Educators Program Participant

Tesha Buss: Parent; Executive Director, Woodstock Community Trust; Former VT State Rep

Asa Dorfman: Student

See more information about the film at https://www.hopevillepress.com/.

See more information about UVEI at https://www.uvei.edu

Donations made through your ticket reservation will help cover the costs of this film screening and will help support educational scholarships at Billings Farm and Museum.

Hopeville Film Screening

Join us for a film and conversation about the promise and hope of literacy education.