Gretchen and Jeanine, the Founders of Fundamental Learning Center, had no other choice but to do the work themselves. Their kiddos were struggling and nobody could help them.
There were anxiety attacks, tummy-ache calls from the nurse, and a lot of frustration and saddess.
After years of back-and-forth, it was clear was the only option was to do it themselves. Jeanine spent six years spending three weeks in Dallas, three weeks in Wichita so she could get the best possible training for her son, Cooper.
She didn't want any other parent to feel the way she did for so long - all kids deserve to get the help they need. So, in 2000 Fundamental Learning Center was created and the impact began.
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Literacy Elevates our workforce
People who struggle to read see the big picture
Some of the world's most innovative people throughout history have struggled to learn how to read. People like Richard Branson, Diane Swonk, Steve Jobs, William Hewlett, Walt Disney, Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and most famously, Albert Einstien.
If they came to apply for a job, wouldn't you want them to work for you?
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The Problem
People Who struggle to read Face
If you don't learn to read and write before 4th grade, you do not have the foundation needed for further learning in today's school systems.
Even more so, you will not have the skills it takes to survive in a world that revolves around reading and writing.
That is why it is absolutely imperative to intervene early.
If we can get involved early and get children to the level they need to be at, they will have the skills necessary to get the jobs they will excel at and make a difference.
Innovators live in Wichita
But what if they can't read or fill out an
application?