Overview

From the beginning, The Learning Alliance invited every sector of the community to rally around a shared vision: to transform literacy outcomes for children in Indian River County. That invitation sparked a movement.

This episode reveals how leaders inspired buy-in from political officials, family-centered nonprofits, local businesses, faith leaders, law enforcement, and the broader community—all working together toward a common goal.

Key Learnings and Takeaways:
  • How to use framing questions to unify diverse sectors around a single mission:
“What does it take to get 90% of our children reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade, such that they become literate, compassionate, creative citizens who will improve our world?”

  • The value of reverse visioning to move people from possibility to belief:
“We are at 90% literacy because…”

  • Learn the why, how, and what’s of the Moonshot Community Action Network—and how a collective effort became a catalytic force for change.

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