By Ashley Coone, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on September 28, 2020
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Summer Learning, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, THIS BOOK IS COOL!.
When the pandemic struck in early March, school districts across the nation had to make the swift transition to virtual learning. In rural DeSoto County, things were no different. As the summer approached, the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading…
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By Abby Rolland, TPF Fellow 2020/21, former communications project manager for Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
on August 19, 2020
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When I think about philanthropy, I often ponder the systems, the actors, the intricacies behind giving (of time, talent, treasure, and testimony) and receiving, the inequalities, and the work to make it better. What I sometimes forget is the heart.
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By Abby Rolland, TPF Fellow 2020/21, former communications project manager for Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
on August 13, 2020
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Summer Learning, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, THIS BOOK IS COOL!.
On August 3, 2020, the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) uploaded its 100th webisode of THIS BOOK IS COOL! (TBIC). Spanning ten weeks, each webisode featured a special guest who enthusiastically reviewed a meaningful book…
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By Ben Tollefson, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on July 20, 2020
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When I joined the Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge team in late February, I was pumped for summer to start. We were going to be deep in the community spreading the joy of reading, connecting with people, and making a difference.
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By Inaugural TPF Fellow Hannah Saeger Karnei and TPF Fellow John Ferguson
on June 9, 2020
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Summer Learning, THIS BOOK IS COOL!.
As Fellows at The Patterson Foundation, it’s a joy and privilege to be a part of so many exciting projects across all of the initiatives. While each fellow focuses deeply on different areas, we all get…
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