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Vero Beach proclaims support for 'Moonshot' early-literacy goal; Learning Alliance praises county progress
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Summary
The council read a proclamation backing the Moonshot community goal to have children reading by third grade; Maria O'Brien of the Learning Alliance thanked the council and introduced partners, noting Indian River County is tied for second in Florida for third-grade reading.
The mayor read a city proclamation declaring support for the Moonshot goal to ensure children are ready for kindergarten and reading on grade level by the end of third grade.
"Whereas the city of Vero Beach is committed to our moonshot goal of ensuring children are ready for kindergarten and reading on grade level by the end of the third grade," the proclamation stated.
Maria O'Brien, coordinator of the Moonshot Community Action Network and a Learning Alliance staff member, thanked the council and highlighted the county's progress: "We are tied for second in the state of Florida for third-grade reading achievement," she said, and introduced several MCAN partners in the audience.
O'Brien noted the network's work attracts national attention and that other communities are adopting the Moonshot goal based on the local program's outcomes. She asked the council to continue support for community partnerships and evidence-based early-language programs.
Next step: MCAN members accepted the proclamation photo opportunity; staff and council acknowledged continued partnership.
