Learning through song - SOAR - Florida Matters Live & Local @WUSF
Learning through song - SOAR - Florida Matters Live & Local  @WUSF
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Most children still struggle to read at grade level, but one local program is taking a different approach — using music to help improve reading skills. A leader with SOAR explains how singing supports literacy and what results they've seen. She also discusses expansion, partnerships and helping more families.

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Arlene Score, director of administration for SOAR (Sing Out and Read)
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