…are functionally low literate. Juvenile incarceration reduces the probability of high school completion and increases the probability of incarceration later in life. Students who dropout of high school are 5 times more likely than high school graduates to be arrested in their lifetime. Students who dropout of high school are 63% more likely to be incarcerated than their peers with four-year college degrees. Links to Sources: http://www.edjj.org/focus/prevention/phcsc.html http://www.begintoread.com/research/literacystatistics.html https://www.proedtn.org/news/313839/Literacy-is-Critical.htm https://nces.ed.gov/pubs94/94102.pdf…
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Imagination Library Fundraising Ideas
…letter to the parents asking for a donation. Donor Challenge Week Roane County hosts an annual “Challenge for Roane Imagination Library,” where two local companies donate matching funds. You can recruit companies to serve as matching donors in your community and encourage matching donations from other individuals and companies. No Show Events Many counties host a “no-show” fundraiser event where donors are invited to purchase a ticket for an event…
read moreTips for Reading with Preschoolers
…Provide models of interesting questions and examples of possible answers: “I wonder what is going to happen next? I think the rabbit will get lost because he is not paying attention to where he is going. What do you think?” Look for books that are about things that interest your preschooler. For example, does your child like cars, insects, or animals? Place books in a child-accessible area (toddler-height bookcase, perhaps)…
read moreTenn Under 10
…mission to strengthen early literacy in Tennessee. Celebrate and reward children in becoming passionate readers, inside and outside of the classroom. Encourage more children to become engaged, active readers by showcasing their peers as role models from different Tennessee communities, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Who qualifies for “Tenn Under 10?” Tenn Under 10, powered by PNC, candidates are Tennessee third grade students from communities across the state who have overcome obstacles…
read moreBest Practices for Engaging with Local Media: Press Release & Media Advisory Resources
…partnership or recent event. It is sent out to media immediately after the announcement is made or on the same day the event is held. It describes the news or event, its notable attendees, and is typically sent out with photographs depicting the event. Click here for best practices on writing a press release and to download a customizable template. Ad Templates General Program Awareness Dolly Parton License Plate Sales…
read moreSummer Reading Adventures: Avoid the Summer Slide With These Fun Reading Ideas
…the importance of early literacy and providing continued access to books and reading material to participating families, business and community leaders, and educators. Click here to read more about the mobile book buses on the road this summer. In 2018, GBBF provided funding, through an Appalachian Regional Commission grant, to launch these buses in Northeast Tennessee, in partnership with three school systems. Additional funds were raised in the local communities…
read moreTenn Under 10 – Congratulations
…Disclosure Brochure. CLICK HERE FOR BROCHURE 2 Complete the TNStars Scholarship Account Enrollment and Claim Form. CLICK HERE FOR FORM Please put “Tenn Under 10 2024” as scholarship type. Please make sure to include your information in the Participant Information section and the Child’s information in the Beneficiary Information section of the form. Please note that this form must be printed out to be completed and signed. 3 Return completed…
read moreOpportunities With Literacy (OWL) Fest
…grade classes will visit the OWL Fest “bookstore” to select from a broad collection of high-quality, high-interest, grade-appropriate titles. Each student will select six books to take home, completely free to them and their school. Impact OWL Fest’s design is based on literacy research. Only 40% of Tennessee 3rd graders read proficiently, which ranges from 22-38% in priority schools. A two-decade long study found that the presence of a home…
read more2022 K-3 Home Library Book List
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Storybook Trail Grants
…you through building a Storybook Trail in your community. This document outlines FAQs, best practices and tips to launch a Storybook Trail. Click here to download the handbook. Storybook Trail Indication of Interest Form Those who complete the Storybook Trail Indication of Interest Form are interested in applying through the 2024 grant cycle in November. GELF can better provide potential assistance, funding, and guidance if your organization provides information on program…
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