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Literacy is a cornerstone of education that enables individuals to navigate the world more successfully. Empowering learners through effective literacy techniques is essential for their academic success and lifelong learning. In this blog post, we'll delve into various literacy techniques, exploring practical strategies that educators and parents can incorporate to foster a love for reading and writing among learners.

The California Scottish Rite Foundation has been recognized with the Public Service Award from the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA), honoring the Foundation’s impact in expanding access to speech-language therapy and professional training programs across California.

The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Burlingame has been awarded a 2026 Community Grants Program grant from the Peninsula Health Care District for the second year in a row. This recognition affirms the local value of providing speech-language services to children and families across San Mateo County.

Take the word “the.” According to the Fry 100 List, which charts the 100 most common words in the English language in order of frequency, “the” is No. 1. You’ll find it about once every 20 words in written English.

Theodore “Dr. Seuss” Geisel is considered a literary genius, a timeless word savant who literally provided a pre-literacy blueprint for generations of toddlers to understand language, vocabulary development and, yes, the art of storytelling. And yet, Geisel would have been the first to tell you those wordsmith skills and an ear for the rhyme of the absurd came via a generous assist from another source. His mother, Henrietta.

A nearly $1 million gift from the California Scottish Rite Foundation is helping the University of the Pacific expand free speech-language and literacy therapy for Stockton-area children—accelerating access to care while training the next generation of clinicians.

In this interview, we share a remarkable story of transformation, resilience, and generosity. Theresa, once a child receiving speech-language therapy, is now a graduate student clinician pursuing her master's degree in speech-language pathology. She expects to graduate next year and is currently completing her clinical practicum under the mentorship of her former therapist, Rachel, at our RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Jose.

The Stockton Scottish Rite has generously donated $5,000 to the Stockton RiteCare Childhood Language Center (CLC). With this incredible gift, our clinic was able to purchase essential supplies directly from the wish list of the clinic director—resources that will make an immediate impact on children receiving speech and language therapy.

Speech therapy is a powerful tool that transforms lives by helping individuals overcome communication challenges. Whether it’s a child struggling with speech delays or an adult recovering from a stroke, speech therapy offers practical solutions that improve daily interactions and overall quality of life.