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Literacy and Psychiatric Rehab

February 2, 2012, Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners

The literacy improvement project at Mainstay, the Resources for Human Development program headquartered in Philadelphia, makes use of assessment and reading materials from American Reading Company.

Starting the Year with the Gift of Reading

January 10, 2012, Casa Chirilagua

American Reading Company is proud to have worked closely with the Kids Club volunteers, providing materials and training to help them do their good work!

A Holiday Poem from ARC

December 23, 2011, American Reading Company

Each year, American Reading Company’s Rick Michael shares one of his poems with with us about the holidays, reading, and ARC. It’s one of our favorite traditions.

Smiles & Butterflies

December 21, 2011, Smiles & Butterflies

Read the December 2011 issue of Smiles & Butterflies, the newsletter from Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy.

Partnerships Work! A great story about the Eagles’ Youth Partnership and American Reading Company’s 100 BOOK CHALLENGE breaking the cycle of failure.

December 19, 2011, Philly.com

Dennis' relationship with the Eagles really began in second grade at Smedley Elementary in Frankford. A new program had been started to encourage reading - The 100 Book Challenge - and the Eagles Youth Partnership soon supported it and funded it.

Books Donated to Flood-Damaged School

October 25, 2011, Action 12 News

AMETEK Foundation and American Reading Company partner to rebuild 100 Book Challenge Program in Binghamton.

SC Innovation Award Selects American Reading Company as Finalist

October 21, 2011, The State

The WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence is meant to recognize effective education programs in hopes they'll be copied or expanded statewide, organizers told The Associated Press this week.

Smiles & Butterflies

October 12, 2011, Smiles & Butterflies

Read the October 2011 issue of Smiles & Butterflies, the newsletter from Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy.

Smiles & Butterflies

September 8, 2011, Smiles & Butterflies

Read the September 2011 issue of Smiles & Butterflies, the newsletter from Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy.

Southeast PA companies partner to encourage thousands of students to read

August 11, 2011, Keystone Edge

For the last decade AMETEK, which makes advanced electronics, has partnered with the nearby American Reading Company, which designs reading materials and curricula for schools.

School Created Video Celebrates Reading Achievement

August 11, 2011, Clinton Elementary School

Embraced by teachers and students alike, 100 Book Challenge is a favorite part of every day at Clinton Elementary School in Lancaster, South Carolina, and the excitement is contagious.

Young authors in Camden debut their first book

August 9, 2011, ABC 6 News

Camden NJ's district wide summer reading research project prevents summer slide and preps all 2,800 elementary students for college rigor. National ABC affiliate breaks this great news and parent engaging results.

Horizons National - Summer Learning

June 28, 2011, American Reading Company

Horizons National - Summer Learning

Dr. Richard Allington: What Really Matters

June 22, 2011, American Reading Company

Dick Allington is Professor of Education at the University of Tennessee. He previously served as the Fien Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Florida and as chair of the Department of Reading at the University at Albany, SUNY.

Smiles & Butterflies

June 1, 2011, Smiles & Butterflies

Read the June 2011 issue of Smiles & Butterflies, the newsletter from Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy.

Turnaround Success Story in Camden, NJ

May 31, 2011, CBS Evening News

Watch the CBS Evening News special coverage of the turnaround success story now underway in Camden, New Jersey, where American Reading Company serves as a lead partner under the School Improvement Grant implementation.

Expanding Horizons Through Reading

May 25, 2011, American Reading Company

At North Side Elementary School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, American Reading Company, UPS, and University of Phoenix have partnered to ensure that students are surrounded by books they love and that they get lots of opportunities to read and be read to e

Best Selling Author Mike Schmoker Draws National Crowd to King of Prussia

May 18, 2011, American Reading Company

Breakthrough author and renowned educator Dr. Mike Schmoker addressed more than 250 school district and administrative leaders from ten states at American Reading Company on Wednesday, May 18th.

Winnemucca School Still Making History

April 26, 2011, KOLO-TV

A beloved school with a proud past, present, and future, Winnemucca Grammar in northern Nevada is the storied home of students who are bursting with enthusiasm about the 100 Book Challenge!

Smiles & Butterflies

April 15, 2011, Smiles & Butterflies

Read the April 2011 issue of Smiles & Butterflies, the newsletter from Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy.

AMETEK Reading Buddies Shine in Binghamton

March 23, 2011, AMETEK

For over ten years, AMETEK Reading Buddies have given the gift of their time to area elementary school students, while AMETEK has given the gift of 100 Book Challenge to the schools themselves.

Clinton Elementary Overcoming Challenges

March 18, 2011, The Lancaster News

Clinton Elementary School in Lancaster, South Carolina has become a model of success, and its story has been heralded recently in such places as Principal magazine.

Caring Community

March 8, 2011, Temple Israel—Akron, Ohio

Temple Israel in Akron, Ohio, has established itself as a key source of support for local schools that are participating in the 100 Book Challenge.

Extreme Makeover: Reading Edition

February 16, 2011, Principal

South Carolina principal Rachel Ray shares the story of the successful creation of a culture of reading in her school and students’ homes.

Moms Motivate Children to Excel in School

February 13, 2011, Courier-Post

As "Home Coaches," parents are given the structure and guidance they need to develop a culture of literacy in the home and support their children as they become enthusiastic readers--and better students.

Examining Literacy in Camden: RFA to Study American Reading Company Initiative

February 11, 2011, Research for Action

RFA turns its attention to American Reading Company's 100 Book Challenge and ACTION 100 initiatives to examine compelling literacy gains in Camden, New Jersey.

Smiles & Butterflies

February 9, 2011, Smiles & Butterflies

Read the February 2011 issue of Smiles & Butterflies, the newsletter from Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy.

When does a valued customer become a valued partner?

January 13, 2011, American Reading Company

When does a valued customer become a valued partner? Who knew? Higgs, Carter, King Gifted and Talented Charter Academy loves us! Thank you from your friends and partners at American Reading.

Smiles & Butterflies

December 16, 2010, Smiles & Butterflies

Read the December 2010 issue of Smiles & Butterflies, the newsletter from Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy.

Meadowcreek Stepping up for Reading

December 3, 2010, Crowley Star

Many parents of Meadowcreek Elementary School second- and third-graders in Bedford, Texas, have signed pledges to turn off the TV, cell phones, computers and video games for 30 minutes each night so the children can spend the time reading.

Binghamton Schools to Honor AMETEK Foundation for Reading Program Support

November 4, 2010, WIVT/WBGH Newschannel34

The Binghamton City School District hosted a Recognition Brunch recently to honor the AMETEK Foundation for its ten years of financial support and local AMETEK employees for their valuable time volunteering each week.

What Is the “We Love Books” Early Literacy Program?

October 28, 2010, Camden City Public Schools

American Reading Company in collaboration with Camden City Public Schools Office of Early Childhood has been and will be providing Early Literacy Parent Workshops for parents of preschool children during the 2010–2011 school year.

Ice Hawks Players Help Students Read

October 20, 2010, ABC 6 News

At Pinewood Elementary School in Rochester, Minnesota, kids are sharpening their reading skills and learning to love books with the help of the Rochester Ice Hawks and American Reading Company’s 100 Book Challenge.

Eagle Lands at H.B. Wilson School to Kick Off 100 Book Challenge

October 10, 2010, Camden City Public Schools

Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Jason Avant visited an excited crowd at H.B. Wilson Elementary School in Camden, New Jersey, to show his enthusiastic support for the school's participation in American Reading Company’s 100 Book Challenge.

Oxford Successfully Achieves AYP at Elementary Level

October 7, 2010, Southern Chester County Weeklies

For the first time, all of the elementary level schools in the Oxford, PA, School District have made AYP, and the district has been recognized by the state as the eighth-highest achiever in improving test scores over the last six years.

Promueven la lectura a temprana edad

September 29, 2010, El Nuevo Herlado

Raúl Yzaguirre School for Success charter school in Houston, Texas, recently kicked off the Action 100 program, distributing bags of books to students as they start down the path to a lifelong love of reading.

The Reading Challenge Is On!

September 18, 2010, WTTC.com

Students and families at Pinewood Elementary School in Rochester, Minnesota, recently celebrated the launch of American Reading Company’s 100 Book Challenge!

Oxford Area School District Kicks Off 100 Book Challenge

September 17, 2010, Oxford Area School District

Shortly after the first day of school on August 30, students in the Oxford Area School District kicked off the second year of participation in the “100 Book Challenge,” part of the district’s partnership with the American Reading Company’s “Action 100.”

District kicks off second year of "100 Book Challenge"

September 10, 2010, Oxford Area School District

Shortly after the first day of school on August 30, students in the Oxford Area School District kicked off the second year of participation in the “100 Book Challenge,” part of the district’s partnership with the American Reading Company’s “Action 100.”

Massillon School District Credits 100 Book Challenge

September 3, 2010, The Independent

This year, the Massillon City School District climbed out of “Continuous Improvement” and earned an “Effective” rating from the Ohio Department of Education.

Teachers Become Characters in Push for Students to Read

August 31, 2010, TheTimesNews.com

Teachers at Grove Park Elementary School dressed up as characters from their students’ favorite books for this year's 100 Book Challenge kick off event.

Low-ranking Pennsylvania schools seek School Improvement Grants

August 16, 2010, The Philadelphia Inquirer

In New Jersey, the state announced in June that $45 million in School Improvement Grants would go to 12 schools. Locally, two schools - Cramer Elementary and U.S. Wiggins Elementary in Camden - were selected to share $5.4 million.

North Side Elementary Students Amass 30,484 Hours of Reading Time During '100 Book Challenge'

August 1, 2010, Scholastic

When they put their minds to it, the 575 students at North Side Elementary School outside Harrisburg, Pa., know how to keep the reading light burning and the book pages turning.

The Medium Is the Medium

July 8, 2010, The New York Times

Recently, book publishers got some good news. Researchers gave 852 disadvantaged students 12 books (of their own choosing) to take home at the end of the school year. They did this for three successive years.

Reluctant Reader Discovers ARC Press Books

June 21, 2010, American Reading Company

ARC Press author Trace Taylor recently visited a second grade classroom and met a reluctant reader who got hooked on a ARC Press books.

Bettes Received National 100 Book Challenge Award

June 7, 2010, Akron Public Schools

Bettes Elementary School in Akron, Ohio was recognized as one of the American Reading Company's National Honor Roll schools for having 100 percent of its students on target for reading practice.

See Nottingham’s 100 Book Challenge Slide Show

June 1, 2010, American Reading Company

Smiles & Butterflies

May 31, 2010, Smiles & Butterflies

Eagles' Promise Sweetens Camden Reading Contest

May 2, 2010, Courier-Post

Reading can lead to more outdoor fun in Camden after the Eagles Youth Partnership has agreed to build a new turf field at the school whose students are the best-performing in this year's 100 Book Challenge.

Reading Challenge Gets Students into Books

April 11, 2010, Florida Today

Eleven-year-old Kiara Kitchen has already figured out the secret to success: Take something you love to do, do it very well, and reap the rewards.

Turner Elementary School's 100 Book Challenge Rap

February 24, 2010, American Reading Company

Students at Turner Elementary School in Brevard County, Florida rap about 100 Book Challenge.

A Reward for Top Readers

January 25, 2010, The Lancaster News

Fourth graders rewarded for reading accomplishments with limousine ride.

How Teachers Fail—and Thrive

January 6, 2010, Education Week

In her response to Thomas Newkirk’s book, Holding on to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones, Mary Tedrow makes an eloquent appeal for teacher collaboration as the main bulwark with potential to support teachers through the challenges of teaching.

A Holiday Poem from ARC

December 24, 2009, American Reading Company

Each year, American Reading Company’s Rick Michael shares one of his poems with with us about the holidays, reading, and ARC. It’s one of our favorite traditions.

100 Book Challenge Cited in Camden Literacy Gains

December 20, 2009, Courier-Post

8,000 kindergarten though eighth grade students have made leaps in their literacy comprehension through the 100 Book Challenge reading program in just a few months.

Action 100 Newsletter

December 16, 2009, Camden City Public Schools

Camden City Public Schools publishes the October/November issue of their Action 100 Newsletter.

Comprehension Strategy Instruction in Core Reading Programs

December 10, 2009, Reading Research Quarterly

Effective instruction in comprehension strategies requires deliberate modeling by teachers through think-aloud accompanied by extensive guided practice (approximately 7 to 24 lessons) and independent practice.

Who Should Decide What Students Read?

November 23, 2009, Education Week

Commentary by Dane L. Peters about encouraging young adults to read more.

American Readers: Owen

November 10, 2009, American Reading Company

Watch Owen, age 2 years and 4 months, read Forever Young by Bob Dylan.

Halloween Celebration at Marcus Hook Elementary School

November 2, 2009, American Reading Company

Teachers at Marcus Hook Elementary School celebrated Halloween by dressing up as 100 Book Challenge baskets.

District Launches 100 Book Challenge Program

October 28, 2009, Camden City Public Schools

To increase Language Arts Literacy in the schools, the district implemented the 100 Book Challenge Program.

Dad Is Vital to 100 Book Challenge

September 24, 2009, Akron Beacon Journal

Destry Brooks, father of a 100 Book Challenge student, helps recruit other dads for the 100 Book Challenge kickoff.

Young Readers Take Challenge

September 15, 2009, Courier-Post

Camden City Public Schools unveils a $2 million reading initiative for all 8,000 of its kindergarten through eighth-grade students.

100 Book Challenge: Middle School Students Getting More Library Time

September 11, 2009, The Independent

Teachers embrace 100 Book Challenge, a program designed to get children excited about reading because it targets their ability levels.

Baltimore Schools OK Contract for ARC Materials

August 26, 2009, The Baltimore Sun

American Reading Company to supply reading materials and professional development for teachers in Title I schools

Congressman Sestak Visit with ARC

August 14, 2009, Congressman Joe Sestak

Discussed positive impacts of ARC’s programs on reading achievement of our nation’s youth

Little Singer Students Encouraged to Read More

August 11, 2009, Navajo-Hopi Observer

Principal and teachers attended a workshop on how to use ARC’s 100 Book Challenge program.

ARC Supports Successful Adult OT Program

June 2, 2009, Advance

Occupational therapist Christine Silverman uses ARC assessment and reading materials as part of an adult literacy program.

Congressman Sestak Meets with ARC

April 13, 2009, Congressman Joe Sestak

Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) met with Jane Hileman, the CEO and Founder of American Reading Company, to discuss ARC’s 100 Book Challenge to encourage kids to read.

100BC School Achieves Highest Gains for Middle School Students

March 5, 2009, Higgs, Carter, King, Gifter & Talented Charter Academy

Nationally recognized and honored by New Leaders for New Schools’ Effective Practice Incentive Community (EPIC)

Research Labs Help Woodmoor Elementary School Students Understand Nature

March 4, 2009, The Baltimore County Public Schools

Students in Room 18 have become experts on bugs, a subject they have research with great interest.

A Reading Challenge at Comegys

February 19, 2009, Southwest Globe Times

Teachers and students at B. B. Comegys Elementary School are enthusiastic about 100 Book Challenge.

Program Instills Love of Reading in Students

February 5, 2009, Gazette.Net

100 Book Challenge encourages and rewards reading.

A Little Independence Takes Pupils a Long Way

January 21, 2009, The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore County Public Schools implements 100 Book Challenge and Research Labs.

100 Book Challenge School Recognized for Superior Student Achievement

January 9, 2009, South Carolina Department of Education

Code Elementary School honored for Reducing the Achievement Gap