One hundred years ago, nine newspapers got together to sponsor a spelling competition for middle school students at the national level. While the words and the spellers have changed, the National Spelling Bee celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 31. This year’s winner, Faizan Zaki, is from Allen, TX and took second place last year. … Read more »
Tag: literacy
Celebrating Reading: The Reading Academy at IU East
Reading is essential for learning, and reading success in third grade creates a strong foundation for building future knowledge. The Children’s Reading Foundation “encourages school districts and communities to adopt a 90 percent reading goal. This goal means 90 percent of third graders will read on or above grade level by the end of the… Read more »
It’s a R.E.A.D. Celebration: Read. Explore. Ask. Discover! about…..
As the IU East R.E.A.D. (Read. Explore. Ask. Discover!) program continues through November, we highlight awareness and advocacy for women in technology, Native Americans, and careers in science, technology, math, and art. We share inspiring stories in memoirs and explore a diversity of role models and mentors. An online resource guide includes book descriptions, learning… Read more »
Non-fiction knowledge!
More than 300 non-fiction youth books are being added to the IU East Campus Library collection, thanks to the generosity of the Indiana University Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council. The Family R.E.A.D. program is designed to Read, Explore, Ask, and Discover a variety of ideas, perspectives and content available through a wide range of books. Saturday,… Read more »
Reading – for engagement, inspiration, discovery, and more!
Many departments on campus are partnering with the library to make READ posters. These posters, conceived in 1985 by the American Library Association, promote the value and excitement of reading and other forms of literacy. Celebrity authors and media personalities are featured. At IU East, we’re featuring our own stars – staff and faculty… Read more »
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free” ~ Frederick Douglas
September is National Literacy Month. Used in this context, literacy refers to the ability to read and write. Why does literacy have an entire month devoted to it on the national level? According to dosomething.org (https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-literacy-america) “1 in 4 children in America grow up without learning how to read.” Appreciating the fact that you are… Read more »
Kittens, puppies and free money
Now that we have your attention….we’re here to offer you opportunities to connect campus and community for positive impact. Whether your schedule allows helping at a one-time event or an on-going commitment, the Center for Service-Learning has a match for you! Just a few hours ….Help is needed almost every week! For details:http://iue.libguides.com/serviceonetime March 29… Read more »
Small Things
Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things. ~ Bruce Barton What’s smaller than a dwarf, tends to be a “cautious homebody”(unless there is some Tookish blood), wears bright colors but seldom wears shoes over furry feet, likes to laugh and eat… Read more »
Helping Girls at Girls Inc
This summer has brought a lot of changes for me. It’s my first summer of college, I will be turning 20 and this is also my first summer that I have been employed. I feel like one of the luckiest girls this summer to be employed at Richmond’s own Girls Inc. The experiences that I… Read more »