Last January, Delaware Valley Charter High School implemented the 100 Book Challenge program as part of its literacy initiative. We were very pleased to see an increase of 15% in our PSSA reading scores. We attribute much of those gains to the program and to having students reading every day. We are looking forward to strengthening the program this year, and expect to see even greater gains.
—Ava Bedden, CEO, Delaware Valley Charter High School, PA
…I relied heavily on 100 Book Challenge during summer school this year and saw amazing results with some of my lowest readers; the confidence boost being able to read independently gives them provides the motivation to work hard at school and at home. Three students even stayed in the room during every single 15 minute break to get extra practice! And these are 17 year olds we’re talking about!
—Amy Long, TX