A black standard poodle named Rhett is helping children to read in Rapid City. This new program allows children to read one-on-one to the dog, which decreases their anxiety about reading out loud in the classroom. SDPB’s Victoria Wicks went to the Rapid City Public Library this weekend to meet Rhett and talk with his handler.
Reading Education Assistance Dog Gives Children Confidence To Read Aloud
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Kylie Jorgensen reads to Rhett while her little sister, Cadence, listens.
Victoria Wicks
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Madonna Goodart, on chair, listens to Kylie Jorgensen read. At left is Traci Jorgensen, Kylie's mom, and at right is Cadence Jorgensen, 5, Kylie's sister.
