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Direct linkGomez, Celia J.; Whitaker, Anamarie A.; Cannon, Jill S.; Karoly, Lynn A. – RAND Corporation, 2018
Launched in 2012, The Big Lift is a collective impact initiative extending from preschool to third grade that aims to boost children's reading proficiency in San Mateo County, California, through four different types of activities, called "pillars": (1) High-Quality Preschool, (2) Summer Learning, (3) School Attendance, and (4) Family…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, School Readiness, Outcomes of Education, Elementary Schools
Gomez, Celia J.; Cannon, Jill S.; Whitaker, Anamarie; Karoly, Lynn A. – RAND Corporation, 2017
The Big Lift is a collective impact initiative extending from preschool to third-grade in San Mateo County, California. The initiative is a partnership of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the San Mateo County Office of Education, and the County of San Mateo. Launched in 2012, the initiative aims to boost children's reading proficiency in…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Learning Experience, School Districts, Family Income
Gomez, Celia J.; Whitaker, Anamarie A.; Cannon, Jill S.; Karoly, Lynn A. – RAND Corporation, 2018
The Big Lift™ (Big Lift) is a preschool-third-grade collective impact initiative in San Mateo County, California. The initiative is a partnership of the County of San Mateo, San Mateo County Office of Education, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Launched in 2012, the initiative aims to boost children's reading proficiency by third grade…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, School Readiness, Outcomes of Education, Elementary Education
Download full textAshby, Nicole, Ed. – US Department of Education, 2007
"The Achiever" is a monthly publication for parents and community leaders from the Office of Communications and Outreach, U.S. Department of Education. This issue contains the following articles: (1) Spellings, Education Community Discuss President's Agenda; (2) Arts Integration at Oklahoma School Provides Multiple Paths for Learning;…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Summer Programs, Community Leaders, Charter Schools
US Department of Education, 2004
This biweekly newsletter contains news and information about school improvement in the United States. It is designed expressly for parents and families. This issue highlights a pilot reading program under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) launched at 11 sites nationwide in April. The NCLB Summer Reading Achievers Program encourages students in grades…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Reading Programs, Reading Skills
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1989
Information, activities, and ideas for implementing two summer reading programs are presented. For young readers, the "Adventures with Paddington Reading Club" program of the American Library Association (ALA), drawing on the popular character from children's fiction, is introduced; and materials are included for its use in local…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1992
This manual contains information and materials for the Virginia Summer Reading Program. The "SI for Kids" ("Sports Illustrated for Kids") theme builds on the interest of youngsters in the Olympic games and affords wide interpretation at the local level. Some libraries may focus on sporting events and record setting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Bibliographies, Childrens Libraries
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1991
The theme of the 1991 Virginia Summer Reading Program combined a fascination with the world of prehistoric creatures with the excitement of discovery. The summer program offers the library an opportunity to showcase its services for the entire community and demonstrates the contribution the library makes to the development of lifelong learning.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Children, Childrens Libraries
