Sentences with phrase «reading initiative»

Battle of the Books is just one of the many Summer Reading initiatives for the entire community.

The other complementary publication, Reading without Books, reviews mobile reading initiatives around the world, identifying their strengths and weaknesses in order to steer the development of future projects.

Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings calls it «the most effective and successful reading initiative in the nation's history,» yet she removed its two leaders from their jobs.

SALAMANCA - The Chautauqua - Cattaraugus Library System and Seneca Nation of Indians Libraries will kicks off the 2018 NEA Big Read initiative with a celebration this week.

SALAMANCA — The Chautauqua - Cattaraugus Library System and Seneca Nation of Indians Libraries will kicks off the 2018 NEA Big Read initiative with a celebration this week.

The Department of Education is warning states that the agency will more closely monitor how they are spending money under a waning federal reading initiative, after reports that local grant recipients may not be following «scientifically based» principles or other requirements.

Events, competitions, whole - school reading initiatives and book corners can all help to develop a culture of reading for enjoyment - the National Literacy Trust Network offers a wealth of resources and ideas to help teachers to promote reading for pleasure across the school.

Our Reading Interventionist, Betsy Hood, has implemented a truly successful reading initiative.

Not to be deterred, the city has adopted a new digital reading initiative that has users scan book covers QR codes and get free ebooks on their mobile phones and tablets.

The B&N Nook Simple Touch discount is a result of partnership with the London Evening Standard to endorse their London Reading initiative which aims to promote reading across the country.

We encourage citizens to read the initiative which Nora Hiller has kindly posted in these comments.

Oklahoma also has 27 categorical programs that provide money for such efforts as reading initiatives, professional development, textbooks, employee health benefits, and teacher retirement.

This week, Scholastic announced its new global reading initiative, Open a World of Possible.

A DOE spokesperson tells me that an implementation plan for the mayor's early reading initiative is coming later this year, and that the city will work with «national experts and universities» to train the seven hundred new reading specialists they plan to hire.

CNBC Meets» Tania Bryer speaks to cultural icon Dolly Parton about her international reading initiative the «Imagination Library».

Battle of the Books is part of the New York State Summer Reading initiative Build a Better World, taking place at all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries.

Battle of the Books is part of the overall Summer Reading initiative run by the 37 - site Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System where school age children are encouraged to read during the summer months in an effort to advance their academic performance.

I would urge schools to explore reading initiatives like D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) that celebrates and values the daily occurrence of time spent with books.

As President Bush's flagship reading initiative hits full stride, it is yielding a more uniform approach to teaching the essential skill to children deemed at risk of failing the subject.

Some have attributed the spectacular Florida gains to the state's accountability system, its Just Read initiative, or the state's school choice programs.

Mississippi To Receive $ 100 Million Gift for Reading: Mississippi's 2 - year - old reading initiative has received a big boost with a $ 100 million donation for teacher education, professional development, and instructional materials.

Alabama, which launched its own reading initiative in 1998, has been allowed to amend its Reading First plan several times and redirect funds to meet a succession of emerging needs identified by the data and Mitchell's coaches in the field.

Arsenal Football Club played host to education secretary Justine Greening yesterday to celebrate the launch of a joint reading initiative between Arsenal in the Community and the University College London's Institute of Education (IOE.)

The program increases phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary and has been chosen as the curriculum for America Reads, a U.S. Department of Education reading initiative.

as a comprehensive and coordinated reading initiative.

Laura says had it not been for Indiana's new third - grade reading initiative, her son would not have received the instruction he needed to be a strong reader.

Through education programs, print and online resources, and literacy events, the Open a World of Possible campaign promotes the importance of independent reading for children and provides tools to support and sustain independent reading initiatives in our home and school communities.

Ms. Dukes has worked with many school districts in Florida to develop strategic reading initiatives and has guided and supported these districts throughout their implementation efforts.

As outlined in research compiled as part of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge's Summer Speed Reads initiative, three - quarters of Britons aged 18 - 25 were reported to take their mobile phone to the poolside or beach, compared with just over a quarter (26 %) who plan on reading a book.

Philip Jones blogs on adult illiteracy and the sad demise of the Quick Reads initiative.

I've even become an ambassador for a national reading initiative in Australia, so I'm really happy with where my original journey has led me.

Projects include: the Real Dads Read initiative, WeMentor, Code Blue and Honorable Man campaign, three (3) children's books, curriculum development and documentaries.

Specifically, the dust - up reminds me of the famous Reading First fracas, starring my friend Chris Doherty, who led the federal reading initiative.

Another $ 9.2 million is also included in proposed budget for grants that would support in - school reading initiatives.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 15 / PRNewswire - FirstCall / — Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) today announced a strategic investment and commercial partnership with Kobo, Inc., a global eReading service that is the newly named spin - off of Toronto - based Indigo Books & Music Inc.'s Shortcovers digital reading initiative.

The last time we have seen B&N slash prices of its ebook reading devices was during the Get London Reading initiative it was promoting.

This really is a fantastic and inspiring partnership and we are delighted to be able to help enhance the Big Read initiative.»

That is the message California education officials are sending amid reports that some districts may be misusing state funds under the new reading initiative that the legislature passed last summer.

The Sabres Foundation has been involved in supporting Summer Reading initiatives, while the Buffalo Bills have supported additional fundraising events for the Library System.

Here are the exciting results from the 2017 Passport to Reading contest - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library's Summer Reading initiative.

Hundreds of special programs and events are planned throughout the summer as part of the Library System's all - ages Summer Reading initiative.

Battle of the Books is part of the overall New York State Summer Reading initiative — Every Hero Has a Story — taking place at all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries.

The state also provides categorical aid for transportation, reading initiatives, professional development, compensatory education, early - childhood education, technology, and school construction.