The hope is it will help more students unlock the code of reading and ultimately open the door to more learning. Watch Operation Education on Mondays and Wednesday at 6 p.m. on WSBT 22 News.

The screenings give teachers and parents early indications of areas that can help children learn to read and could point to a need for further evaluation.

Always passionate about inspiring young people to read, Dr. Breanya Hogue recently wrote a children’s book inspired by her former students. Hogue, an Assistant Professor of Literacy and Language ...