Julie Schuetz
It’s true. Low reading scores are a national concern, including in our area. Literacy is crucial for education, jobs, health, and our community’s economy. We all need to understand and find solutions to improve reading skills. The Literacy Advocates of West Central Illinois is a group of community members, families, educators, and school administrators working…
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QUINCY — Julie Schuetz searched for resources to help her son after he was diagnosed with dyslexia, but she struggled to find help during the pandemic. She took matters into her own hands and took a sabbatical from practicing law, training herself and using the tools she discovered. Schuetz started the Reading Advocates of West…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Julie Schuetz’s son received a diagnosis of dyslexia just before the COVID-19 pandemic. She wanted to help him, but she didn’t have access to resources about his disability. “All the schools had shut down,” she said. “That’s when I found out there wasn’t a whole lot of resources for kids.” Taking a sabbatical…
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QUINCY — After a two-year hiatus, Quincy Community Theatre celebrated the volunteer achievements of the 2020 and 2021 seasons on April 12 with its annual QUILTA ceremony at Pointe D’Vine. QCT Executive Director Burgundy Hill recognized current and former staff and board members for their devotion to the theatre as they navigated their way through…
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