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LeVar Burton's new documentary tackles childhood reading crisis
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LeVar Burton's new documentary tackles childhood reading crisis

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Longtime "Reading Rainbow" host LeVar Burton is an executive producer behind "Right to Read," a documentary focusing on a growing youth literacy crisis. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist speaks to Burton about the importance of structured science-based reading practices.March 9, 2023

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    04:19

  • Alzheimer’s research takes center stage for banker-turned-performer

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