Sitting in an empty classroom at Grandview Elementary School, a pair of big, plastic headphones were placed tightly on my head. One side was red, one side was blue, and as a first grader, I didn't realize the significance they would have in my life. The headphones...
As we celebrate the new year and the start to our 20th Anniversary, we are excited to share 20 reading resolutions to help you grow as a reader this year! Try something new! Picking up a different genre or book that you wouldn't typically read is a great way to start...
PRESS RELEASEDecember 19, 2023 Through its “Literacy Lights” initiative, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation partners to provide teachers at Memphis Oral School for the Deaf and Tennessee Schools for the Deaf with books to support vocabulary development for their...
PRESS RELEASEOctober 27, 2023 Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, in collaboration with Scholastic, expands its K-3 Home Library program to benefit kindergarten students, giving Tennessee children the opportunity to receive books from birth to 3rd grade, at no cost....
PRESS RELEASESeptember 13, 2023 Pre-K through 5th grade students and teachers at Priority elementary schools in Tennessee will be able to “shop” for books and literacy resources, at no cost, through Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s OWL...
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, in collaboration with Scholastic, expands its K-3 Home Library program to benefit all rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students, media specialists and librarians statewide
“Hey Kid, you have two options,” my high school English teacher said to me. “Option 1: We talk about the military and how it could be a positive move for your future. Option 2: We open this envelope and have a different conversation.” At age 18, my life came down to two options, based on SAT scores in an envelope. I never opened the envelope, but I made the decision that day to join the United States Marines.
Through its “Literacy Lights” initiative, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation partners to provide Tennessee military service members and their children with books to read together while they are apart.
James Pond President, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation My dad went to jail for business-related crimes when I was 14, right in the middle of teaching me how to drive a stick shift. My brother was 11, and my sister was 7 years old. Imagine learning what indicted...
PRESS RELEASEMay 2, 2023 Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s initiative recognizes 10 third graders as “Little Literacy Leaders” based on their ability to overcome challenges as they learn to read NASHVILLE, May 2, 2023 -- Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation...
