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Delray Beach mayor urges parents to read 15 minutes a day to boost early literacy
Summary
Mayor Tom Kearney delivered brief remarks urging parents and caregivers in Delray Beach to read, talk and play with children from birth—saying "Just 15 minutes a day can make a powerful difference"—and called for partnerships with schools, libraries and community groups; he announced no formal program or funding.
Tom Kearney, Mayor of Delray Beach, urged parents and caregivers to make early childhood literacy a daily habit, saying the city believes "every child deserves a strong start." He spoke directly about the role families and community partners in preparing children to learn.
Kearney emphasiz…
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