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Childrens Literacy

What Congress Could Learn from Dr. Seuss

Carol Rasco | Posted 04.26.2013 | Politics
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Carol Rasco

When President Obama recently declared the importance of early childhood education and literacy, he pointed to strategies that many advocates, researchers and parents have believed in for years: Investing in children during their younger years will better help them succeed in school and life.

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The Wild Soccer Bunch

Landon Donovan | Posted 08.28.2012 | Impact
Read More: Landon Donovan, The Wild Soccer Bunch, Children's Literacy, Kids Books, Kids Sports, Children's Books, Wild Soccer Bunch Series, Wild Soccer Bunch Books, Zoe the Fearless, Impact News
Landon Donovan

I was five when I played my first soccer game and it changed my life forever. Physical activity was always part of my childhood, as was reading. Fit minds are just as important as fit bodies, which is why I'm endorsing the Wild Soccer Bunch.

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He Should Have Been There All Along: Let Us Remember What Democracy Is All About

Pam Allyn | Posted 04.28.2012 | Books
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Pam Allyn

Are we really so uncertain and so unsure of how stable our society is that we would become this afraid to share the perspectives of those who have experienced feelings of isolation -- or loneliness in our society or who have a different story to tell?

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Hines Ward Tackles Children's Literacy

Posted 08.08.2011 | Impact
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Hines Ward doesn't want to let kids down. The Steelers wide receiver and recent "Dancing with the Stars" champion started the Hines Ward Helping Ha...

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'Room to Read' Builds Libraries For Children In The Developing World

Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact
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Children in New Delhi now have access to libraries and other educational opportunities thanks to the work of the international nonprofit Room to Read....

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