The Moonshot Series

Exploring what’s possible in early education

For those leading change: reimagining how a community can transform schools for the sake of children.

One man standing with five women, holding up a flag that has 90% on it

The Moonshot Story

An inspirational overview of how Indian River County is taking on the literacy crisis in their community.
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Episode 1
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The Power Of Vision

How a Collective Vision Can Unite a Community.
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Episode 2
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Superintendent

The Necessity for Transformational Leadership.
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Episode 3
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Principals

Creating World-Class Instructional Leaders.
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Episode 4
A teacher at the head of classroom, children sitting at the table with their hands up.

The Classroom

Empowering Educators With Knowledge, Tools and Support.
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Episode 5
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Moonshot School

A Learning Lab to Accelerate Impact in All Our Schools.
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Episode 6
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Arts & Literacy

Using Art to Close Literacy Gaps.
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Episode 7
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Closing Gaps

Creating Powerful In-School, After-School, and Summer Intervention.
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Episode 8
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Ready To Learn

Focusing on Prenatal to 5 Years Old.
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Episode 9
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Bonus | How We Teach Reading

Debbi shows Moonshot how the brain learns to read 
      
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Episode 10

About this Series

The Moonshot Video Series is made possible in part by the Keller Foundation.

This 10-part video series—produced by the Children’s Literacy Project—tells the inspiring story of how Indian River County is tackling the literacy crisis head-on, transforming a once-struggling school district into a national model of hope and results.

At the heart of this transformation is a groundbreaking public-private partnership between The Learning Alliance and the Indian River County School District, united by a bold mission: the Moonshot Goal of achieving 90% literacy for all children.

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