Sometimes, the most powerful moments in education start with a simple story.
At Holt Public Schools’ Midway Early Learning Center, that story came to life in a big way when Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II visited students and staff in celebration of March is Reading Month.
With excitement filling the room, students gathered to listen, laugh, and engage as Lt. Governor Gilchrist shared a book—bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of reading to the experience.
But the visit was about more than just a read-aloud.
It was a reminder of the critical role early literacy plays in shaping a child’s future—and the importance of creating joyful, engaging experiences around reading from the very beginning.
Moments like these help students see reading not as a task, but as something fun, meaningful, and worth exploring.
They also highlight the power of community connection—when leaders step into schools, take time to engage with students, and show firsthand that learning matters at every level.
For the students at Midway, it was a day filled with smiles, laughter, and a story they won’t soon forget.
Because when reading is celebrated, curiosity grows—and when curiosity grows, so does opportunity.
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