Literacy Programs Launch with Bookshelf Projects
December 21, 2010 by Rob
Filed under BLOG, Literacy, Mountain View
“Seeing the faces of the participants and reading the feedback forms is a welcome testimony to how happy and pleased the families were who came to the event. Having such a sweet wooden bookcase that the children could individualize was priceless. They had ownership in the decorating of the bookshelf and in filling it with books they selected.” Kindergarten Teacher
We did it! Together WE launched 4 Kindergarten literacy and parent education programs with 180 volunteers who gave a combined 620 hours to empower 225 low-income Mountain View and East Palo Alto Kindergarteners on the path to
Parent Education Workshop
reading proficiency! Together WE inspired and equipped 280 parents through workshops on how to support their child’s early reading habits and skills. Together WE invested 225 mini-bookshelves and school supply kits and 1800 books to place a dream in every child’s heart in our long-term goal of putting a diploma in their hands. Thank you “team” for investing your time, talents and treasure to empower our local under-resourced kids & youth to reach their highest potential!
More quotes:
“The Bookshelf Literacy program has filled a much needed cog in the wheel rolling towards equity in education. There is constant talk of narrowing the achievement gap …this program is an integral part of reaching the goal of even playing fields. Thank you!” Kindergarten Teacher
“THANK YOU for being you, RPM, and for your wonderful drive to make this program a gigantic success!!” Kindergarten Teacher
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