NEA's Read Across America
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Youth Leaders for Literacy Grants 2009
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The National Education Association annually sponsors Read Across America. Now in its eleventh year, NEA's Read Across America Focuses the country's attention on how important it is to motivate children to read in addition to helping them master basic skills.
NEA launched the Read Across America program in 1997. The nationwide reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, who epitomizes a love of learning. Dr. Seuss's use of rhyme makes his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be successful.
Your read Across America celebration can be simple or elaborate as time and inclination allow. Whether you choose to scale up or scale down, keep in mind the basic premise and your event is almost certain to be a success:
On March 2, 2009, the National Education Association is calling for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult.
Background on Read Across America
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