News and Links
News
UF Student reading Council donates record number of books to America Reads
University of Florida College of Education Student Reading Council donates nearly 1200 books gathered through their annual book drive.
"All America Reads is taking the Nation by Storm"
All America Reads (AAR), a nationwide comprehensive reading project
designed to encourage reading and discussion, is quickly spreading
across the country. AAR selects a single title by which readers can
join in a shared reading experience and explore the book's characters
and themes. And the project organizers have selected "Wish You Well" by
David Baldacci for 2001/2002 (Warner Books).
All America Reads is a collaborative project designed in two main
parts: one, to encourage middle and high school students to read
while providing them with necessary strategies for comprehending
the text and; two, provide reading guides and information for all
readers including exciting and innovative programs for book groups.
The project website (www.allamericareads.org ,
currently online and launching with expanded features) has been designed
to include information about the author and the selected text, extensive
educational lesson plans for students and educators, reading guides
and resources for book groups, inter-active chat rooms, teacher resources,
author on-line interviews and discussions, guest articles and discussions,
and information for community literacy groups.
Links
The Consortium for Family School Collaboration
The Consortium is housed in the College of Education at the University of Florida and governed by a Steering Committee representing the university, Santa Fe Community College, public schools, families, and community service providers. The Consortium focuses on building linkages among people who are in positions to promote the success of struggling elementary school students. http://www.coe.ufl.edu/cfscc/cfscc.html
Training materials have been added to the Bank Street College
web site. Includes sample activities for tutors to structure their
work.
Teen Trendsetters
http://floridahumanresources.org/reading
Tutor Lessons and information about the Governor's Mentoring Initiative
Urban Minority Families
http://iume.tc.columbia.edu/
This site provides resources on meeting the educational
needs of children in urban living environments.
American Library Association
http://www.ala.org/alsc
The America Library Association's home page for the Association
for Library Service to children.
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents
These are publications designed as a resource for parents
helping their children with schoolwork, and dealing with concerns
related to their children's education.
Children's Literature
http://www.parentsplace.com/readroom/childnew/index.html
This site
is designed to enhance children's literacy by helping adults find
the best children's books available.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communications
http://reading.indiana.edu
A clearinghouse that provides access
to listservs, links to other clearinghouses, and educational materials
including lesson plans. Includes ideas on using children's books
to improve reading and access to parent's brochures.
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
http://www.servicelearning.org/
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