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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.
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