Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss The literacy world is preparing for the nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Read Across America, a National Education Association event, seeks to motivate children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources. Raising A Reader program coordinators and volunteers will visit classrooms…
February, 2012
Research Shows Education Gap Growing Between Rich and Poor
Research: Education Gap Growing Between Rich and Poor A recent New York Times article, “Education Gap Grows Between Rich and Poor, Studies Say,” discusses the growing achievement gap in the U.S., which has widened by 40 percent since the 1960s, and is likely to further exacerbate the disparities between economic classes. “One reason for the…
Celebrate Black History Month at the Library
Upcoming Black History Month Events at the Library Wednesday, February 15 Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Ave, Oakland African Stories on Film for Children - 4:00-5:00PM Visit the library and watch fables, songs, & stories from Africa on the big screen. Snacks will be served. All ages welcome; Best for 5- to 10-year-olds. Bayview Hunters…
Give this Valentine’s Day and “Share the Love!” of Reading
“Share the Love!” of Reading Express your love this Valentine’s Day by giving a child the gift of reading in your sweetheart’s name! Most people hold dear memories of their parents reading a favorite book to them. Raising A Reader rotates beautiful, multicultural books into the homes of limited-income families, making it possible for parents…