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CNN to feature NCFL corporate partner

Thu, 07/02/2009 - 09:17 — EmilyKirkpatrick

One of our corporate partners, Better World Books, will be featured this weekend on CNN and CNN Headline News. I hope you have the opportunity to check it out.

It is a well-deserved recognition for a dynamic social enterprise that is the leader in converting donated books into funding to support literacy. Each consumer who sees the story will also learn about the important cause of family literacy since BWB has been a partner of NCFL’s since 2005.

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BWB nominated for BusinessWeek Social Enterprise Award

Thu, 04/09/2009 - 13:22 — EmilyKirkpatrick

Since 2005, Better World Books has been a committed partner in our mission to build a more literate nation on so many levels; they have dedicated their funding, time, talent and energy to family literacy.

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Guest Post: Greg Forbes Siegman

Wed, 02/04/2009 - 12:43 — EmilyKirkpatrick

Today's blog post is from Greg Forbes Siegman, a renowned author who will speak at NCFL's upcoming conference. Greg's work has been featured by Good Morning America, USA Today, The Washington Post Co., Education Week and National Public Radio. Read below for Greg's personal message--and why he's looking forward to the conference. Be sure to check out Greg and his books, The First Thirty and The Silhouette Man at www.GregForbes.com.

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Parents, kids, and reading & the new administration

Mon, 12/08/2008 - 14:03 — EmilyKirkpatrick
There could be good news about families and literacy in the new administration.
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NCFL receives grant from MetLife Foundation

Mon, 12/01/2008 - 14:06 — EmilyKirkpatrick
[flickr]photo:3074523470[/flickr]NCFL is excited to announce a new opportunity to explore, enrich and create partnerships between family literacy efforts and community colleges. The goal of this new project, made possible by MetLife Foundation, is to help provide a smooth transition for students from literacy programs to higher education.
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Better World Books Receives National Honor

Fri, 09/12/2008 - 12:10 — EmilyKirkpatrick

Literacy Voices Roundup is on hiatus this week in honor of BWB's recent award.  NCFL's Emily Kirkpatrick presented the award on Wednesday night in Washington, DC. 

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A storybook achievement

Tue, 08/12/2008 - 12:20 — EmilyKirkpatrick
[flickr]photo:2756966062[/flickr]We are so often bombarded with the news of low test scores, struggling readers and children falling behind in the classroom. I was delighted to read this refreshing article about the tremendous success with literacy and reading in Clay County, Kentucky, the fourth-poorest county in the nation. The article inspires us all to take action and remember what is truly possible when a community rallies strategically towards a literacy goal.
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NCFL meets with the Salvation Army

Mon, 04/14/2008 - 13:48 — EmilyKirkpatrick
[flickr]photo:2413734584[/flickr]Last week, Sharon Darling, Janet Fulton and I had the chance to travel to Atlanta and meet with representatives from the Salvation Army.  The Salvation Army has implemented family literacy programming in two cities, Atlanta and Louisville.
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Questions from Gary

Fri, 04/11/2008 - 11:30 — EmilyKirkpatrick
[flickr]photo:2404759343[/flickr]  Gary Knell is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sesame Workshop.  Gary and his furry pal Grover recently spoke at out conference.  Gary stressed the importance of technology...and not just for the students.  Family literacy teachers must continue to learn about technology to stay in tune with the younger generation of "technology natives." Sesame Workshop will be focusing on the 6-9 year olds demographic when they reintroduce "The Electric Company" this January.
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