At the beginning of the last school year, the oral reading proficiency of nearly 80 Whelan Elementary School first graders was very low. First graders at the school could only identify and read about ...
With a passion for reading developed early in life, a Decatur High senior donated more than 1,000 children's books to her former elementary school last month after being concerned over state literacy ...
Eleina Colarusso spoke out at the Board of Education, reading a passage from the book “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” by Sherman Alexie.
Stanton and John Gregg Elementary schools are promoting reading, with each planning a literacy night. Stanton will hold a Halloween-themed activity entitled “Monster Mash,” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.