Dr. Bob Maxfield along with Dr. Suzanne Klein and Dr. Linda Tyson speak with Marcia Hudson, reading consultant for the Avondale School District along with four other literacy leaders representing districts in Oakland County Michigan; Phyllis Ness- Clarkston, Kimberly Hempton- Bloomfield Hills, and Cyndi Setteceri- Birmingham, about the third grade reading/retention issue facing parents and schools as well as the role of teacher leadership.