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N.C. cowgirl uses horses to help kids read

A North Carolina woman is bringing together two of her passions — horses and reading — to help bridge the literacy gap among children. A recent assessment found that only 35% of U.S. 4th graders read at a proficient level or higher. Vladimir Duthiers meets Caitlin Gooch, executive director of "Saddle Up and Read," a cowgirl who is trailblazing new ways to get kids interested in reading books.
Jan 11, 2021 (04:19)
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