Category: Dive Into Reading

The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading received broad recognition at GLR Week in Philadelphia, the nation’s most significant convening focused on early learning, children’s health and well-being, afterschool and summer programs, and getting all children reading on grade level by the end of third grade — a key predictor of continued success in school and life. Members of the Suncoast Campaign were among the more than 700 thought leaders, educators and supporters of grade-level reading efforts nationwide in attendance. The Suncoast Campaign’s communications were recognized for examples of awareness campaigns, events, media stories, print collateral and videos it has developed

Written by Amanda Horne, Royal Consort of Anna Maria Oyster Bar We cannot believe that Week #2 of Dive Into Reading is already over, and know the next two weeks are going to fly by just as fast! During the first two weeks we have had over 250 mentors read to 335 kids from all fifteen Title I Manatee County elementary schools in five different locations.  Many of our mentors are volunteering on two or even three days a week and for this we are forever grateful. The kids were SO excited to be taking a field trip to a

Written by Ashley Graham of Sokos Social As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” To have the chance to help a child learn to read, and spark the interest of a younger generation to continue reading and learning has been priceless. The first week of the program, I arrived at Gecko’s on State Road 70 and eagerly awaited meeting the child I’d be mentoring for the next month. It was inspiring to look around the room and see all the volunteers, also anxious for the children to arrive!

With Dive into Reading kicking off into full gear this week – we can’t help but give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone involved for the outpouring support we’ve received! Thank you to OVER 236 volunteer mentors dedicating their time and thanks to companies like FELD Entertainment, Willis Smith Construction, the Manatee County Clerk’s Office, Sokos Social, and Insurance Time of Bradenton for giving time off for their employees to volunteer and change a child’s life forever. Along with the volunteer support, this program could not be made possible without the support and contributions made from our Corporate Sponsors and