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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

Success of Reading Program Puts Oxford in the Spotlight

May 12, 2010, Chester County Press

Educators from other school districts are visiting this week and next to learn about a literacy initiative that is producing significant results.

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.

Action 100 Newsletter

October 28, 2009, Camden City Public Schools

Camden City Public Schools publishes the first issue of the Action 100 Newsletter.

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

Students' Final Projects Purchased by American Reading Company

October 22, 2008, East County Times

Three students proved they are not only exceptional readers, but are also great writers.