NEA's Read Across America
Building a Nation of Readers
Gotta Keep Reading and Watching This Video
What's the best way to tell teens that reading and programs like NEA's Read Across America are for them too? Partner with Ocoee Middle School in Florida, whose students and staff created a fantastic music video that says it all. Set to the music of The Black Eyed Peas, "Gotta Keep Reading" has become NEA's Read Across America theme song and the school a youtube sensation, even attracting the attention of Oprah Winfrey, who filmed her show at the school and together with Target and The Heart of America, gave the school a new library. For more great videos, including Ocoee's, go to our Read Across America Channel on Schooltube
First Lady Leads the Nation in ReadingFirst Lady Michelle Obama joined NEA President Dennis Van Roekel and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, along with members of Congress, NEA leaders, and hundreds of local students at the Library of Congress for the national kickoff of NEA's Read Across America Day, March 2, the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss. The Library of Congress Center for the Book is a longtime Read Across America partner, offering educators and students great resources at its new site, Read.gov. To check out photos of the event, click here. You can also watch video highlights..
Harry Potter is America's Favorite
J.K. Rowling's teen wizard continues to captivate America's readers according to results from NEA's Favorite Book series poll. The Harry Potter series outpaced its competitors, capturing one-third of the votes cast. The runners up included the Ramona series by Beverly Cleary, Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan, and The Chronicles of Narnia.Hit the Road, Cat!
NEA's Read Across America Cat-A-Vans hit the road again, with stops in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Evansville, Indiana and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cat-A-Vans feature readings by NEA Executive Committee members to hundreds of students and donations to local school libraries.
It's the Cat's Meow--Millions Across the Nation Celebrate NEA's Read Across America Day
It's NEA's Read Across America week and more than 45 million readers across the nation have joined the nation's largest reading celebration. From book balls to pajama read-ins to week-long read-ins, the celebrations mark the thirteenth year for NEA's signature literacy event. Looking for news and ideas? Check out the Read Across America pledge site where events large and small are being posted and don't forget to post your own.
A Musical Message from Florida Middle Schoolers
Who says middle schoolers don't love reading? Here's our favorite music video "Gotta Keep Reading," from Ococee Middle School set to a familar tune and used with permission.Capitol Favorites
Wonder what children's books inspired your Member of Congress? From Green Eggs and Ham to The Lorax to Chronicles of Narnia, here's a collection of Congressional Favorites and the reasons why your leaders love them.From Anchorage to Kalamazoo, the Pledges We Love are Coming from You
In Georgetown, Kentucky, they're serving up Green Eggs and Ham at Easter Elementary School, in Indiana, Thompkins Middle School students are "Revved up for Reading" to the tune of "Life is a Highway," while in Wisconsin, Northwest United Educators are hitting the airwaves, with readings on the radio. If you're looking for great ideas, or sharing them, join our Facebook Fan page and watch the pledges roll in.Proud of Your Plans? Enter the 2010 Read Across America Awards
Have you created the biggest, most creative Read Across America event? Don't forget to save your photos and videos and enter the 2010 Read Across America Awards. Winners in each category receive $250 and bragging rights for the year. Applications are due April 20 and winners will be announced June 1, 2010. Here's a list of 2009 winners.Send your award entry and supporting materials to NEA's Read Across America Awards, 1201 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.Oh, the Thinks They Can Think
Looking for Seusstastic lesson plans and activities? Read Across America partners Reading Rockets, Seussville, Read,Write, Think.org, and a to z teachers offer a terrific collection of resources. Think Read Across America is only for elementary students? Think again, adlit.org offers ideas and plans for high school and middle school.Thank Your Readers with a Read Across America E-Card
Looking for an easy way to thank guest readers, parents, and community leaders for joining your celebration? Send this animated Read Across America e-card, created especially for NEA by our partner Reading Rockets. You'll be able to customize your invitation or use the e-card to send thank you's to guest readers. Don't forget to check out the entire lineup of e-cards offered by Reading Rockets.Join the Cause
Join our Cause page on Facebook. You'll be able to share photos, videos, and ideas, plus hear the latest news
Send Your Video to SchoolTube
Looking for your 15 minutes of fame? SchoolTube has created a Read Across America channel designed to showcase student and educator videos from around the country. To sign up and share your videos, go to http://www.schooltube.com/user/NEAreadacrossamerica.
About NEA's Read Across America
The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA's Read Across America. Now in its thirteenth year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources.
NEA's Read Across America Day, NEA's national reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books, and you can too!
On March 2, the National Education Association calls for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult.
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