In rural Cortland County, only 24% of third graders are testing proficiently on New York State English Language Arts exams. This is especially important because third grade marks a turning point in early education: at that time, children typically are expected to stop learning to read and begin reading to learn other subjects. To keep on track towards this goal,
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One summer afternoon in July, an impressive group of 2,000 people – mostly parents and their children – gathered at Destiny USA for Summer Learning Day. Besides having fun with the interactive crafts and sing-alongs, children chose from thousands of age-appropriate books to bring home. Organized by the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County (LCOC), the event aimed to help address
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Nearly $300,000 in Grants Awarded to Nonprofits in Onondaga & Madison counties March 28, 2017 – Thanks to the generosity of two Syracuse women, children of Onondaga County will soon receive added literacy, health and child care services. The Central New York Community Foundation awarded $50,000 from the Martha Fund and the Shirley M. Aubrey Fund to the Early Childhood
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Simply putting a book in the hands of a child can increase that child’s readiness for kindergarten. A Measurement Action Team, co-chaired by Dr. Frank Ridzi, Community Foundation Director of Research and Community Initiatives, announced on Wednesday the significant impact that Imagination Library has had on local children’s school readiness. The Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County brought this program to Syracuse
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About 75 children from PEACE, Inc.’s Head Start program gathered at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on March 2nd to celebrate Read Across America Day, set on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County and the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo hosted this Dr. Seuss-themed event to announce the ten recipients of more than $62,178 in Literacy Champion
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With nearly 93 million American adults having basic or below-basic literacy levels, it’s no surprise that one in four children grow up without learning how to read. The imminent need for an increase in literacy and educational programs in the United States is being addressed by thousands of organizations around the country, and there’s a remarkable one located right here
Read moreClifford the Big Red Dog, cookies, games, craft projects and children’s books were enjoyed by all that attended the Literacy Regional Summer Learning Event on July 1, a collective effort to promote the importance of summer learning. This literacy-themed event held at Destiny USA was a definite hit. Hundreds of children and parents stopped by the booths to discuss opportunities for
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