The Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP), a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every child learns to read proficiently, premieres its documentary “The Rising Tide: Literacy in the Lowcountry” on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at the Charleston Music Hall. LLP partners with Charleston County School District to deliver intensive Orton-Gillingham (OG) training—a structured, multisensory method proven for dyslexia and reading challenges—along with coaching and resources to transform classroom instruction. The event underscores a “movement” to close the local literacy gap by equipping teachers and rallying families.
Schedule and Details
Doors open at 5 p.m., with the 20-minute film screening at 6 p.m., followed by a panel discussion featuring educators, leaders, and families, plus teacher recognition hosted by News 2’s Octavia Mitchell. Free tickets require advance registration via the LLP website. A related News 2 segment will feature a CCSD family navigating a reading disorder diagnosis.
Impact Focus
The documentary highlights real classrooms, teacher training differences from traditional college prep, and success stories where aligned support helps struggling students reach grade level. Executive Director Lindsey Ballenger emphasizes amplifying voices: “Behind every data point is a child, a teacher, and a family,” positioning it as both inspiration and call to community action on literacy. This ties directly into Lowcountry priorities like education equity and child development.
