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Here is an eye-opener: According to a study by the Literacy Trust, students who had an author visit were twice as likely to read above their expected level for their age compared to those who didn’t have an author visit. A survey by Scholastic found that 68% of students reported being more excited about reading after an author visit, and 40% of teachers observed an increase in students' independent reading following a visit. Research from the National Literacy Trust shows that 56% of students said they enjoyed reading more after meeting an author, with 70% of students more likely to recommend books to their friends. There are dozens of more studies on how author visits and speakers positively impact students yet in many schools across the national they A. Don't see value in it & B. Don't have the funding for it. That is why I started the non-profit EmpowerLit-Literacy & Beyond to create a world where every child, regardless of background, feels valued and connected, with the literacy skills to navigate life's challenges. Our goal this year is to visit 25 under privileged schools to give them the same experience I was given as a child through my education as a student in the Sayville Public School District This year we have 10 schools already lined up & we are waiting for funding from every day people like yourself who want to increase a love for learning through author visits Check out my new organization & if you feel inspired, donate to sponsor a school: https://lnkd.in/gH9ku3ht

BOOK BLAST IS HAPPENING AT CHILDREN OF PEACE SCHOOL! Children Of Peace School is about to embark on a school-wide book drive unlike any other! Starting on Monday (tomorrow), September 30, 2024, our school will launch their Books Are Fun Book Blast. This literacy initiative helps our students build their home libraries while also helpingthe school to get more books and school supplies. This program ensures all the students at the school will take home at least one new, fun, age-appropriate book for their home libraries. With the help of the community, friends and family students can earn up to 10 books! HOW DOES ALL THIS WORK? 1.) Students send out invitations to friends and family members to help them reach their goal of taking home all 10 books on their grade-level list. 2.) When you receive an invitation from a student you know, please click on the link in the invitation and help that child by contributing on their personal contribution page. NOTE: 100% of the contributions they receive first go towards the books on their book list and then help other students needing books too. 3.) Any remaining contributions after every student earns all 10books will go toward more books for the school and classroom supplies. If you don’t know a student at the school or receive an invitation to contribute, yet still like to help all students at Children OfPeace School take home more books, you can send your contribution at: https://lnkd.in/gepaBZyv Let’s help Children Of Peace School reach their goal of every student taking home all 10 books! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION! @go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy

Founder’s Toolkit: A Resource for Education-Driven Nonprofits We’ve recently updated our Founder’s Toolkit blog, and it’s packed with essential resources for anyone launching or leading an education-driven nonprofit. Whether you're looking for grant strategies, organizational tips, or tools to help your mission thrive, this toolkit is designed to support your growth and impact. https://buff.ly/3XR0BZd #EducationNonprofits #FounderToolkit #NonprofitResources #GrantWriting #GrantingYourVision

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As the end of the school year draws ever nearer, it's vital to keep our children engaged in the joys of reading over the summer months. We know at all of your schools you are committed to fostering a love of reading that extends beyond the classroom and into your students' daily lives. One fantastic way to do this is by encouraging them to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge 2024, organized by The Reading Agency. The Summer Reading Challenge is a brilliant initiative that encourages children to read six or more books during the summer holidays. It’s designed to keep young minds active, improve reading skills, and ignite a lifelong passion for books. This year's theme, Marvellous Makers, promises to be both fun and educational, providing a diverse range of books that cater to all interests. Here’s how you can support your children and their families in participating in the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge: Signpost and encourage parents to visit their Local Library: Most libraries are part of the challenge and offer special activities and events. This is a great opportunity for children to discover new books and enjoy a sense of community (it is also usually free to join especially for U16s!) Set Reading Goals: Encourage children to set personal reading goals. Whether it’s a chapter a day or a book a week, setting targets can make reading more rewarding. Discuss Books: Talk to your students about what they are reading. Ask questions, share opinions, and show genuine interest in their reading journey. Model Reading: Children often emulate adult behavior. By showing and sharing your own love for reading, you can inspire your students to do the same. At Great Heights English Hub, we believe that summer reading is not just about keeping skills sharp, but also about discovery, adventure, and the pure enjoyment that comes from a good book. Let’s make this summer a season of reading for pleasure and growth. For more information on the Summer Reading Challenge 2024, visit The Reading Agency's website https://lnkd.in/dSnqegy. Happy reading! #SummerReadingChallenge2024 #ReadingForPleasure #ChildrensBooks #Education #SummerLearning #TheReadingAgency #CommunityReading

Founder’s Toolkit: A Resource for Education-Driven Nonprofits We’ve recently updated our Founder’s Toolkit blog, and it’s packed with essential resources for anyone launching or leading an education-driven nonprofit. Whether you're looking for grant strategies, organizational tips, or tools to help your mission thrive, this toolkit is designed to support your growth and impact. https://buff.ly/3XR0BZd #EducationNonprofits #FounderToolkit #NonprofitResources #GrantWriting #GrantingYourVision

ICYMI: A LITTLE HELP IN THE NEWS! In case you missed it, last year we connected 2 amazing high school students with a couple who are members with A Little Help. The result was a bond that is hard to describe in words. Click through to see Trey, Bella, Hans, and Yasue's A Little Help story! Sign to Make a Difference at https://lnkd.in/gfWgNrpJ #alittlehelpfamily #intergenerationalconnection #COnonprofit #ALHintheNews

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Did you know that in big cities, like Chicago and Houston, far fewer students of color attend private schools? That's not cool, right? 😕 But here's where you come in! 🦸♀️🦸♂️ At #EducateRadiateElevate , we're all about giving every student a fair shot at success, no matter what school they attend, where they come from, or what they look like. We're talking top-notch tutoring, life skills, and a whole lot of support to help you shine! This helps create equitable opportunities for those without special opportunities, like private school.✨ 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦? 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘶𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶! 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 💖 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦? 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! 👇 #EducationForAll #StudentSuccess #DiversityMatters #EducationEquity #TutoringForAll #StudentPower #LearnAndGrow #EqualOpportunities #NationalDiversityDay #EducationMatters #StudentVoices #MakeADifference #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #TransformationOctober