Kids in kindergarten-6th grade are invited to sign up for a 10 minute session to read to Rufus, a Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.). Reading aloud has been shown to improve literacy and social skills, and Rufus is a great listener! Kids in kindergarten-6th grade are invited to sign up for a 10 minute session to read to Rufus, a Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.). Reading aloud has been shown to improve literacy and social skills, and Rufus is a great listener! Please register at The Compass for space is limited.