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York Co. pediatrician: ELP reading program can be ‘a more important tool than my stethoscope’
Pediatrician Dr. Martha Edwards says that sometimes, handing a book to a child can be “a more important tool for me than my stethoscope.” Edwards, a physician with Rock Hill Pediatrics and medical director for the South Carolina Reach Out and Read, said that...
ELP raises money to promote critical early learning for York County children
The Early Learning Partnership of York County raised the money to purchase and distribute 20,318 books last year to preschool children during their pediatric well visits through Reach Out and Read. Many families say they are grateful for a new book to enjoy together,...
We are what we are exposed to: ROR promotes diversity, inclusiveness
Fort Mill pediatrician Dr. Ebele Orazulike explored the world by reading books as a child long before she began to travel. Orzulike, who grew up in Nigeria and came to the United States in 2006 to complete her residency after studying and training in Europe, enjoys...
Loads of Literacy: Helping make family chores fun Copy
Many families spend hours in laundromats each week washing clothing and bedding, and children often have to tag along. For kids, that time can be really boring. The Early Learning Partnership of York County wants to help make that a fun and enjoyable experience. ELP...
ROR helps families bond with reading
Damon and Krystal Ward have been teaching their twin daughters to love reading since they were newborns in the hospital. The couple began reading to the twins, Amelie and Bryn, during a four-month hospital stay in Charlotte after they were born. Now that the girls...
A discussion on diversity, equality & more
Diversity, equity, equality and economic mobility were issues explored during a recent virtual leadership retreat for the executive committee, board members and staff of the Early Learning Partnership of York County. Facilitators Russell and Sheryl Booker, both...
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