President's Message Revitalizing Ourselves
As we enter into the final weeks of another school year, we can take this opportunity to reflect on the work and accomplishments of the East York - Scarborough Reading Association
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Engaging Parents Impacting Student Success
Over the past several years, there has been a growing recognition of the valuable contribution that parents make to their children's education. Parent engagement can take many forms, from participating on the school council (engagement in school) to helping with homework (engagement in education). Both types of engagement are valuable, but it is parental engagement in their children's education that has the biggest impact on student success
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Engaging Parents Creating Community Learning Centres
Dr. Chris Spence, the Director of the Toronto District School Board, has an "effective schools" philosophy that is based on seven key practices that range from setting high expectations and creating a safe and orderly climate to frequent monitoring of students' progress. As a former middle-school teacher, he knows positive relationships with students' families need to continue throughout a student's school years
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Engaging Parents Growing Together Through Trust and Respect
The TDSB believes that education is a shared responsibility among parents, the community, students, staff and the Board
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Engaging Parents Bonding Through Books
Research has proven time and time again that reading with children at a young age will help with future success in school. Reading at home with children not only exposes them to the natural rhythm of language but helps create rituals, memories, and bonds while providing a safe, comfortable place to explore books
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Stephen Lewis Inspires All
To say that Stephen Lewis is important is to understate his significance in the world today. Numerous roles have allowed him to gain a global perspective that few attain. He brings charisma to the podium and his impact is immense. What a powerful message he presents!
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Outreach
Outreach continues its work in funding a variety of organizations to support literacy development. Please visit readingfortheloveofit.com/outreach.html for a complete list of organizations supported this year
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Great Summer Reading
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Goodbye Mary and Jennifer
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Reading Award Winners 2010
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Reading for the love of it 2011
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