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Third-grade reading isn’t just a milestone, it’s a turning point. In this episode of The Advocate Podcast, Dr. Kristi N. Love explores why early literacy is one of the most powerful tools for equity, opportunity, and life outcomes. We unpack the myths and facts behind the alarming statistic linking third-grade reading struggles to future incarceration, discuss systemic barriers that impact children, and share actionable ways parents, educators, and communities can support young readers.

Because reading isn’t just about books, it’s about escaping a system designed for failure. Tune in to learn how literacy can change lives and why advocacy starts with a book.

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This week on The Advocate, Dr. Kristi N. Love shares a powerful letter from an anonymous parent at a Christian school advocating for respect, dignity, and belonging for her child.

This episode isn’t an interview—it’s a reflection on what happens when faith, identity, and school culture intersect. It challenges parents, educators, and leaders to examine what advocacy really looks like in their own communities.

Because advocacy isn’t about taking sides. It’s about taking responsibility—for children.

New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe, share, and keep advocating.

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When Taylor Christina Terry sat in my 10th-grade classroom, neither of us could have imagined the journey ahead.

Now a wife and mother, Taylor is raising her oldest son, Clayton, who has autism. In this powerful and honest conversation, she shares how becoming a special needs mom completely transformed her perspective, not just as a parent, but as a former educator.

Taylor opens up about:

• The early signs and diagnosis process
• Navigating therapies and support through The Riley Center
• What it feels like when professionals dismiss a mother’s concerns
• The emotional toll of having to fight for your child
• How faith has anchored her through uncertainty
• Practical advocacy tips for families walking a similar path

She also reflects on something many of us are brave enough to admit: how easy it is to judge what we don’t understand, until it becomes your story.

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