By Lynette Edwards, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on May 4, 2015
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
“Problems can become opportunities when the right people come together.” – Robert South Reading proficiency scores both nationally and locally reveal that far too many children, especially low-income students, do not read on grade level. The Suncoast Campaign for…
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By Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on April 27, 2015
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading marks the beginning of a communitywide vision — one shared by both Manatee and Sarasota counties — to improve the reading proficiency and overall success of young children in our area. What’s…
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By Deborah Chapman
on April 23, 2015
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School Readiness.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead When Ralph Smith, the managing director of the national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and senior vice…
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By Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on April 17, 2015
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
This post is part of a series highlighting the outstanding contributions of volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 12-18. These volunteers contribute meaningful time and talent that will contribute to the ongoing progress and success of the Campaign…
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By Jason Garvale
on April 14, 2015
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Family Engagement.
This post is part of a series highlighting the outstanding contributions of volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 12-18. These volunteers contribute meaningful time and talent that will contribute to the ongoing progress and success of the…
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By Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on January 23, 2015
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
More than 300 people participated in “Breakfast with a Visionary” in Sarasota featuring Ralph Smith, the managing director of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and senior vice president of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Smith…
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By Denise Roberts, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on January 22, 2015
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Family Engagement, School Readiness.
With the exciting visit of Ralph Smith, managing director of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, to Sarasota and Manatee counties this week, we will all learn more about his passion for this work and the research that supports…
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By Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on January 20, 2015
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading highlighted the work being done in Sarasota County in this Bright Spot. Bright Spots showcase the work that Grade-Level Reading communities are doing to make progress on school readiness, school attendance and summer…
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By Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on January 14, 2015
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I recently attended the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2013 Education Summit where I was particularly interested in how the business community in Florida connects its work to education and philanthropy. With The Patterson Foundation’s work…
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By Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on March 12, 2014
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
If you knew about the statistics lottery for low-income children, you might never look at the future of your community the same way again. The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, led by Ralph Smith, senior vice president at…
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