Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and The Patterson Foundation Celebrate 2,500 Families Served by Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and The Patterson Foundation marked an incredible milestone as they celebrated serving their 2,5…
Filling the Gap at Laundromats and Other Community Events
To say I’m a talker is an understatement. I grew up with a father who encouraged my siblings and me not to be shy. It comes in handy as a Gap e…
THIS BOOK IS COOL! in School: Inspiring Young Readers Across Our Region
Editor’s Note: THIS BOOK IS COOL! in School is a literacy initiative by the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) designed to inspi…
Computer Donations Make the Load Lighter
Editor’s Note: Donating your unused devices makes a real difference in the Suncoast community! Your contributions help bridge the digital divid…
Celebrating Early Learning: Breakfast with a Purpose in Manatee County
On Saturday, December 7th, the Early Learning Task Force of Manatee County hosted an inspiring Breakfast with a Purpose at the Harllee Campus…
Suncoast Remake Learning Days Friendsgiving 2024 Recap!
On November 21, 2024, the Grove Ballroom came alive with warmth and collaboration as Suncoast Remake Learning Days, supported by The Patterson…
Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry
The Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry events, sponsored by The Patterson Foundation and organized by the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Readin…
THIS BOOK IS COOL! In School, and So Are Those That Are Participating
When the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading launched the THIS BOOK IS COOL! in School (TBIC in School) program, it was with the hope tha…
Pop Up Neighbor through Laundry in Charlotte County
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) offers a unique way for team members and volunteers to connect with and support local fam…
Building Bridges: The Impact of the ESOL/ELL Ecosystem Convenings
As we embark on the 2024-2025 school year, the ESOL/ELL Ecosystem Convenings continue to serve as a beacon of community-driven collaboration an…
Celebrating Summer Reading Success in the Suncoast Region
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) has just wrapped up an exceptional summer of reading across Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, a…
The Magic of Books: How ONE Backpack Can Transform a Summer
At the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR), our mission to support every child’s potential spans many crucial areas—school readin…
The Evolution and Impact of the SCGLR Attendance Awareness Poster Contest
Since its inception in 2015, the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s (SCGLR) Attendance Awareness Poster Contest has evolved and streng…
Tremendous Progress, and More to be Done
There have been many mentions of 3rd-grade reading scores in the news recently. Throughout the Suncoast region (Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and…
STEAMing Ahead: Homeschool STEAM’s Impactful Partnerships
Our journey with Suncoast Remake Learning Days (SRLD) has been a platform for incredible learning and connections and a catalyst for community…
Mini-Learnings from Suncoast Remake Learning Days
It is so easy to look at data and not really picture the magnitude of it; for me, that was the case with Suncoast Remake Learning Days (SRLDs)…
The Magic of Suncoast Remake Learning Days
Imagine a community where an emphasis on learning in unique and engaging ways is central to our day-to-day lives and where community and family…
THIS KID IS COOL! — Finding Strength in Stories
Editor’s Note: names have been changed for this blog.
One of our amazing kids, Noah Butler, had a really hard start to his life, but due to a l…