By Anna Bryson, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on June 11, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism.
Kids at Fruitville Elementary’s Summer Learning Academy ran around Monday morning excited about a room stocked with brand-new books. “Biscuit the dog is awesome!” said one. “I can’t wait to read this with my mommy!” said another. All the students…
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By Kim Doleatto, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on June 10, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism.
Joy and excitement are common emotions for expectant mothers, but what about fear? The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world, so that last one might be justified. According to a …
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By Jenifer Johnson, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on June 10, 2019
in
Mind in the Making.
When facilitating workshops, it’s easy to gauge whether or not the participants are interested, engaged, and enjoying themselves. However, it can be challenging to figure out if your information is resonating with them. Mind in the…
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By Luz Corcuera, executive director of UnidosNow
on June 10, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the laundromat initiative. It is really a wonderful opportunity to build community and to show hard-working families that we care about them. This is our second year participating, and…
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By Stacy Sternberg, communications coordinator for The Patterson Foundation
on June 6, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Recently, Beth Duda, director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR), attended the LaundryCares Literacy Summit in Chicago, IL. Prior to the summit, SCGLR and The Laundry Project teamed up…
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By Kim Doleatto, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on June 3, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism, Community.
If the cashier threw almost half your groceries in the trash at checkout, it might be more efficient than carting them home since nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates 30-40% of all food goes to waste. In school…
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By Beth Duda, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on May 30, 2019
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Community, School Readiness, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) is a four-county effort in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties to help all children, especially those from asset-limited families, succeed in life by ensuring they read on grade level by the end…
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By Beth Duda, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on May 30, 2019
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Community, Español, School Readiness, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
La Campaña de Lectura a Nivel de Grado del Suncoast (SCGLR) es una iniciativa en estos cuatro condados: Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee y Sarasota para ayudar a todos los niños, especialmente a aquellos de familias con recursos limitados, a tener éxito…
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By Denise Cantalupo, Sarasota County Schools
on May 29, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
As part of the partnership between the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and Sarasota County Schools, The Patterson Foundation is funding the position for a database engineer coordinator…
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By Denise Cantalupo, Sarasota County Schools
on May 29, 2019
in
Community, Español, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Como parte de la asociación entre la Campaña para la Lectura a Nivel de Grado del Suncoast y las Escuelas del Condado de Sarasota, la fundación The Patterson Foundation está financiando el puesto de ingeniero de coordinación de bases de…
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