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| The Book Donation Campaign
(Dec 04, 2007)
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| The Book Donation Campaign is a multi-year project of the U.S. Department of Education and First Book -- a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their own first new books -- and a host of major U.S. book publishing companies. |
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| Ready To Learn Television
(Sep 06, 2006)
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| Ready-to-Learn Television's purpose is the development of educational programming for preschool and early elementary school children and their families, along with supporting printed materials and support services to promote its effective use. |
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| The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)
(Sep 30, 2005)
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| The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is a large international comparative study of the reading literacy of young students. Reading literacy is one of the most important abilities students acquire as they progress through their early school years. It is the foundation for learning across all subjects, it can be used for recreation and for personal growth, and it equips young children with the ability to participate fully in their communities and the larger society. |
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| Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
(Sep 30, 2005)
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| The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an assessment (begun in 2000) that focuses on 15-year-olds' capabilities in reading literacy, mathematics literacy, and science literacy. In the United States, this age corresponds largely to grade 9 and 10 students. |
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| November 2004 Show Resources -- Dropout Prevention & Recovery: Catching Students Before It's Too Late
(Nov 15, 2004)
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| Information and resources that can be used in conjunction with the November 2004 television show. |
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| October 2004 Show Resources -- Supplemental Services: Helping All Students Achieve
(Oct 15, 2004)
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| Information and resources that can be used in conjunction with the October 2004 television show. |
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| September 2004 Show Resources—Back To School: Ready to Read, Ready to Succeed
(Sep 17, 2004)
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| Information and resources that can be used in conjunction with the September 2004 television show. |
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| Hoja de Información -- No Child Left Behind Summer Reading Achievers
(May 26, 2004)
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| Facts concerning the No Child Left Behind Summer Reading Achievers program is designed to encourage students in grades K-8 to read during the summer months and help prevent summer fall-off in reading skills. Students who read 10 books over the summer will receive a variety of prizes, including free books and a Summer Reading Achievers certificate. |
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| Letter to Parents -- No Child Left Behind Summer Reading Achievers
(May 26, 2004)
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| Sample letter to parents from Secretary Paige and a school superintendent regarding the No Child Left Behind Summer Reading Achievers program. |
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| Principal's Letter -- No Child Left Behind Summer Reading Achievers (PDF)
(May 11, 2004)
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| Sample letter to principals from Secretary Paige and a school superintendent regarding the No Child Left Behind Summer Reading Achievers program. |
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