By Morgana Freeman, Executive Director of the Tallahatchie River Foundation
on October 25, 2016
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: Morgana Freeman is the Executive Director of the Tallahatchie River Foundation which specializes in early childhood education, language and literacy, and third-grade proficiency. As the executive director of a small family foundation looking to have a large impact…
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By Morgana Freeman, Executive Director of the Tallahatchie River Foundation
on October 25, 2016
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Español.
Como directora ejecutiva de una pequeña fundación familiar con el objetivo de tener un gran impacto en la educación temprana, las colaboraciones son clave. Tallahatchie River Foundation es una 501 (c)(3) privada fundada por el actor Morgan…
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By Denise Roberts, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on October 21, 2016
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
When the Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Reading says, “Come on over for breakfast,” we attract a crowd. On Thursday morning, more than 200 passionaries, possibilitarians, keepers of the library treasure chest, and other friends gathered at the Hyatt,…
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By William Russell III, President and CEO, Sarasota Housing Authority
on October 18, 2016
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: William Russell III is President and CEO of the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA). SHA is embracing the opportunity to support families through key Campaign goals. On September 30, 2016, the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) was…
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By Denise Roberts, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on December 28, 2015
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School Readiness, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
The key to the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s goal of all children reading at grade level by the end of third grade is quality pre-Kindergarten programs, successful transitions from pre-K to kindergarten, and excellent communication between pre-K administrators and…
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By Denise Roberts, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on December 23, 2015
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
For those who know The Patterson Foundation and its approach, the term “connective tissue” will be very familiar. Because we learn new words and phrases better when they are used in context, please accept this story to better understand the…
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By Denise Roberts, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on December 22, 2015
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Embracing Our Differences (EOD) is a not-for-profit organization that uses the power of art and education to expand consciousness and open the heart to celebrate the diversity of the human family. It accomplishes this through an annual…
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By Beth Duda, Director, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on December 21, 2015
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading participated in Community Youth Development’s (CYD) Gingerbread Festival in early December. Our entry was one of 153 gingerbread creations on display for a festive weekend at the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.
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By Beth Duda, Director, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on December 17, 2015
in
School Readiness, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment in a series featuring Vroom. “The foundation for successful society is built in early childhood,” so says Dr. John Shonkoff of The Center for the Developing Child at Harvard University.
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