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Martin Reads coordinator urges city help to reduce summer learning loss
Summary
Kiana Kelly of the Children's Services Council of Martin County asked the commission to help publicize and support summer reading and learning programs to reduce learning loss among local children.
Kiana Kelly, Martin Reads coordinator with the Children’s Services Council of Martin County, used the public‑comment period to remind commissioners about summer learning loss and the need to connect children with reading resources and programs.
Kelly described summer slide as “a really difficult time for our children” and urged the commission to help make program information available to parents and the community. She said providers such as Stuart Middle and Riverbend Academy have expressed needs for books and support, and that many families also lack adult literacy or other supports to help children outside school.
Requests and offers: Kelly asked the city to consider whether it could serve as a drop‑off point for book donations and to help publicize programs. Commissioner Giobbe asked Kelly to follow up by email on specific needs so commissioners could coordinate volunteers and community groups.
Why it matters: Kelly told the commission that sustaining reading services during the summer is important for children’s long‑term outcomes and encouraged the city to help coordinate local efforts and volunteers.
