Sentences with phrase «champions of literacy»

Aside from the cultural importance of libraries as institutions, they have always held a reputation as being the greatest champions of literacy and freedom of speech.

Scientific Learning is pleased to announce a select group of educators nominated for this year's Champions of Literacy award.

Her personal pastor and long - time friend, Russell J. Levenson Jr. told The Houston Chronicle the champion of literacy spent the final hours of her life surrounded by family and lifted up by prayer.

Ken Dryden, who holds a law degree but is substantially more well known for his stellar career as an NHL goaltender, was elevated to the level of officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian life in hockey, law, writing and politics, notably as a champion of literacy and the prevention of sports - related brain injuries.

Not exact matches

First ladies often pick areas of policy to champion — and Bush chose literacy.

But Bush's choice to champion literacy is also indicative of her persona — and legacy — as a whole, say both Gutin and James Engel, a presidential historian at Southern Methodist University.

Parents, grandparents, educators, aspiring writers and illustrators, established writers and illustrators, storytellers, musicians, literacy champions, history buffs and lovers of stories will enjoy Telling Tales.

Our goal is to champion the cause of film literacy, foster public discussion of the place of movies in society, and promote the serious, sometimes delirious cause of film as art.

In 2002, a group of Seattle film professionals, enthusiasts, teachers, and critics formed Parallax View, a small film society whose goal was to champion the cause of film literacy, foster public discussion of the place of movies in society, and promote the serious, sometimes delirious cause of film as art.

Since the age of 4, Adora Svitak has been exploring what she can do with the written word: everything from championing literacy, youth voice, and education reform, to writing widely read articles and books.

Caryn Stedman is a long - time champion of international literacy, and her social studies colleagues are honoring her efforts.

If our students are to be successful in this new era of assessment, we need teachers who are assessment champions, building assessment literacy and capacity in every school.

«OverDrive is constantly championing literacy and expanding opportunities for students to read in the classroom, library and at home,» said Herb Miller, Director of Education at OverDrive.

The «Traveling Terrier» was a champion of childhood literacy and outdoor awareness.

A portion of the event's proceeds will be donated to Canada Learning Code, a national charity championing digital literacy education.