America Reads Program

President Bill Clinton and and U.S Education Secretary Richard Riley spoke about an effort to improve literacy among America’s youth. The Am… read more

President Bill Clinton and and U.S Education Secretary Richard Riley spoke about an effort to improve literacy among America’s youth. The America Reads program would employ college students as reading tutors. President Clinton outlined the proposed program and why it should be enacted. Georgetown University Student Eric Castillo spoke about his experience as a tutor. San Francisco State University President Robert Corrigan spoke about setting up the program. close

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America Reads Program

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Program ID:
93309-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
Statement
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 22, 1997 | 12:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Oct 22, 1997 | 7:21am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Oct 22, 1997 | 12:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 22, 1997 | 7:21am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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