September is the perfect time for your club to become aware of the education needs in your community or to learn about projects around the world where Rotarians are making a difference through education and literacy projects. Review why Basic Education and Literacy is an Area of Focus.
https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/supporting-education
Schedule speakers related to literacy.
Possible topics:
Report on your club’s local literacy goals and activities,
Update your club on your international literacy work,
Share a local innovative educational program,
Ask a public librarian to share their programs. There could be a partnership potential.
Recognize organizations that focus on literacy. Examples:
Read in Color
https://littlefreelibrary.org/read-in-color/
Read Indeed -
https://www.facebook.com/readindeed/
Bridge to Books
katie@bridgetobooks.com
Community Education speaker on literacy activities
Invite Speakers to address other types of literacy
Ask local school officials to talk about Education Equity
Plan recognitions of students, teachers, and/or schools throughout the year.