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The new Reading Garden at Howell Road School officially opened last Friday. Nearly 200 teachers, students, parents and volunteers helped build it.

An idea that started out as a seed in the minds of a few Howell Road School teachers quickly grew into a large scale community project. The result — a new place for children to learn. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/23/12

An idle mind is a dangerous thing

Written and submitted by Liz Duffy, reading specialist at Rhame Ave Elementary, East Rockaway. Spring break brings many things to mind — vacation, the park, holidays, family, bike riding … more

By Liz Duffy | 4/25/12

Jane Brezenoff dressed for the part when she and her husband read a sports book to the students. Below, Mr. Piccarella reads his selection.

The Great Rhame Avenue Read Aloud

In order to honor how important libraries are to a school and to a community, notable members of the local community were invited by School Library Media Specialist Elisa Kerin to attend the Great … more

3/28/12

Shaw Avenue School Assistant Principal Amy Pernick, left, and Principal Johane Ligonde, right join the winners of the school’s 100,000 minutes challenge along with parent volunteers Antoinette Hessing and Angela Laurent.

No stopping these book lovers

Educators and PTA leaders at Shaw Avenue School wanted students to read 100,000 minutes at home during a two-week period earlier this month. With about 760 students in grades K-6, they figured it was an attainable goal. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/28/12

Chatterton School celebrates reading

Chatterton Elementary School in Merrick celebrated the written word on Friday with its annual Reading Rodeo, at which elected and community leaders are invited in to read to classes. more

3/23/12

Jake Warner, left, Cameron Denman and Shane Warner all enjoyed a good book during the annual Prime Time event.

No television? No problem

Televisions have become such a staple in American culture that it’s almost hard to imagine our lives without them. But families of School 9E in Oceanside were able to find out what that would … more

3/21/12

Reading is 'fun'-damental at Birch

Birch Elementary School in Merrick celebrated the written word on Friday with its annual Community Read-Aloud, at which elected and community leaders are invited in to read to classes. more

3/16/12

Levy-Lakeside celebrates reading –– and community

Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick celebrated the written word last Friday with its annual Community Read-Aloud, at which elected and community leaders are invited in to read to classes. more

3/13/12

Orchestra students, led by Director Kristen Finello, entertained the book-loving crowd.

McVey kicks off Parents as Reading Partners

Hundreds of McVey Elementary students and their parents participated in Family Literacy and Fun Night at Barnes & Noble in Carle Place on March 5. more

By Shannon Koehle | 3/8/12

Fourth graders at Lynbrook’s Waverly Park School have been combining exercise with reading in a grant-funded program called “Read and Ride.” From left were Dylan Godley, Jesse Lehman and Jack Hoffman pedaled as they read.

'Wheely' having fun in Lynbrook

After studying research showing that students with attention deficit issues have more success with reading when they have the opportunity to move, fourth-grade teacher Jessica Kuehn and physical … more

3/7/12

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