Who: All kindergarten–12th grade DPSCD students When: Challenge #3 runs now through June 2. We are partnering again with the Detroit Public Library to log a record number of accountable independent reading hours both in school and at home! 4,513 minutes – Keniel Hernandez 7th grade, Clippert Academy.8,368 minutes – Nevaeh Sanders 6th grade, Hutchinson Elementary-Middle School.23,095 minutes – Tracee Nowell 8th grade, Charles Wright Academy.Through partnering with the community in our Let’s Read Community Reading Program.Through Semester Reading Celebrations and school-based community events.Through a variety of partnership programs with local and national partners.Through our districtwide independent reading challenge during the school year called the “Rise Up, Read More”.Through opportunities for accountable independent reading provided within our daily core curriculum programs.How does the District support independent reading? Additionally, individuals who read communicate better, are more knowledgeable, more successful, and earn more than those who do not. The research on reading is clear: reading more is scientifically proven to improve a readers' reading comprehension, verbal fluency, and general knowledge. Rise Up, Read More is designed to get students to read more. Building a culture of literacy in our schools, community and district that develops avid readers will dramatically increase students’ academic achievement and equip them with the tools necessary to pursue successful, prosperous lives. According to the District’s priorities identified in our Strategic Plan, outstanding achievement is at the top of the list. It is a part of our responsibility as educators to set the conditions for students to thoroughly enjoy the reading experience and understand its value and purpose in life. Reading is a civil right and it is a foundation for success in life. It is truly the most important thing that we do." –Phyllis C. In fact, good readers support our democracy, because it allows readers to interact with texts and make decisions that affect their lives. Because children cannot access their other rights unless they can read well and strategically. "Reading is the gateway skill, it is the new civil right. Montessori Family and Community Engagement.Social Studies Culturally Relevant Curriculum Taskforce.Partnerships, Innovation & Whole Child Support.Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men.
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