Literacy Inc.
Josh Barocas is an experienced educator and leader in early literacy with a strong background in K-12 education and evidence-based practices. Currently serving as the Director at Early Literacy Inc. since June 2023, Josh has previously held positions such as Program Director at CUNY Reading Corps, where efforts focused on training pre-service teachers and providing free tutoring for children in New York City. Additional experience includes serving as an Adjunct Lecturer at Brooklyn College and a Program Manager for the CUNY-DOE Reading Rescue Initiative, which aimed to support literacy instructors in public schools. Further expertise was gained as a Learning Specialist at Saint Ann's School and through their educational credentials, including a Master’s degree in Reading & Literacy from Bank Street College and a Bachelor’s degree from NYU Gallatin.
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Literacy Inc.
“When a child reads, a community succeeds!” Right now, 3 out of 4 students living in poverty leave 3rd grade reading below grade level. This can translate into a lifetime of struggle. To change this, Literacy Inc. (LINC) employs an innovative strategy that unlocks the power which already exists within every community. LINC builds partnerships between families, educators and community stakeholders, creating neighborhood networks that surround children with books and fun, skill-building reading opportunities. LINC grows the early habits of reading that are vital to ensuring a child’s future success, in school and beyond.