As viewers of the long-running Reading Rainbow, we are excited to share the news that LeVar Burton will (hopefully) be back on our screens! The Kickstarter campaign was launched Wednesday, May 28th with an initial goal of 1,000,000 -- which was reached within 24 hours! The campaign runs through the end of June, so donors can continue to pledge dollars.
The new Reading Rainbow will follow up on LeVar's previously released tablet app. The team plans on creating a website to be delivered to classrooms in need for free!
To discover more info, check up on the pledged stats, or make a donation, check out the official Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh/description
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Happy International Literacy Day!
But wait..
According to a recent study by the US Department of Education (first reported by the Huffington Post), 32 million Americans can't read.
Read on at HuffPost.
According to a recent study by the US Department of Education (first reported by the Huffington Post), 32 million Americans can't read.
That's 14 percent of the population. 21 percent of adults in the U.S. read below a 5th grade level, and 19 percent of high school graduates can't read.
The current literacy rate isn't any better than it was 10 years ago. According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy (completed most recently in 2003, and before that, in 1992), 14 percent of adult Americans demonstrated a "below basic" literacy level in 2003, and 29 percent exhibited a "basic" reading level.
Read on at HuffPost.
Monday, August 12, 2013
First Book
Check out some awesome people over at First Book who are doing their part to serve the community. First Book is aiding in the same cause, providing new books and educational resources to schools and programs serving children in need (for free!).
Are you a teacher or an organizer ready to get some books? Click ->here<- to register with our friends at First Book!
Are you a teacher or an organizer ready to get some books? Click ->here<- to register with our friends at First Book!
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Thank You!
Hello Read On!ers,
This past year, Read On! has delivered hundreds of books to children who need them the most. Across the greater Detroit and Ann Arbor areas, Read On! has successfully provided books into the hands of children who eagerly await reading them.
As such, the success of Read On! has been overwhelming to say the least. However, as the success of the program continues, behind the scenes continues to make many changes as well. Recently, the Read On! headquarters has moved from the Detroit area to Florida. While this time brings great joy for a plethora of new opportunities to the program, it also brings sadness.
As of August 4, Read On! will no longer be able to pick up donations in the Detroit area. In Florida, Read On! is currently on hiatus, as we work quickly to establish ourselves within such a diverse, wonderful, budding community!
As always, Read On! is still delivering books. If you have a child or know of a child in need, please contact us for more information. Regardless of your location, Read On! will do everything we can to deliver books and change the future.
Please continue checking the Read On! website for updated information and discover how you can become a soldier fighting against illiteracy.
Read On! would like to thank everybody who has contributed to the success of the program, especially book donors, parents, teachers, community leaders, and each child who has discovered a new love for reading.
Thank you,
Read On!
This past year, Read On! has delivered hundreds of books to children who need them the most. Across the greater Detroit and Ann Arbor areas, Read On! has successfully provided books into the hands of children who eagerly await reading them.
As such, the success of Read On! has been overwhelming to say the least. However, as the success of the program continues, behind the scenes continues to make many changes as well. Recently, the Read On! headquarters has moved from the Detroit area to Florida. While this time brings great joy for a plethora of new opportunities to the program, it also brings sadness.
As of August 4, Read On! will no longer be able to pick up donations in the Detroit area. In Florida, Read On! is currently on hiatus, as we work quickly to establish ourselves within such a diverse, wonderful, budding community!
As always, Read On! is still delivering books. If you have a child or know of a child in need, please contact us for more information. Regardless of your location, Read On! will do everything we can to deliver books and change the future.
Please continue checking the Read On! website for updated information and discover how you can become a soldier fighting against illiteracy.
Read On! would like to thank everybody who has contributed to the success of the program, especially book donors, parents, teachers, community leaders, and each child who has discovered a new love for reading.
Thank you,
Read On!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Banned Books?
Click ->here<- to read an op-ed blog post about the banning of the graphic memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.
What are your thoughts on banned books? Is it better to have children reading anything as long as they're reading or censoring their reading lists? Sound off below!
What are your thoughts on banned books? Is it better to have children reading anything as long as they're reading or censoring their reading lists? Sound off below!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Let's Change the World!
We're a little late, but World Book Night is finally upon us and we are SO ready!
Read On!
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