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ReadWrite Center expands its programs and facilities to better help its students
The expansion will bring in 14 new academic language therapists and pathologists.
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Ralph Ellison Foundation continues to promote literacy and important conversations
The foundation is entering its fourth year of existence.
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Children’s writer Mariana Llanos opens students up to language through books and classroom visits
The Peruvian-born author moved with her husband to Oklahoma 15 years ago.
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Russell Westbrook puts up big numbers for education with his 19th elementary reading room
The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has 16 Russell’s Reading Rooms around OKC and three in Los Angeles.
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Literary Voices welcomes best-selling author Lisa Scottoline as guest speaker
The annual dinner event is Tuesday at Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale runs Friday-Sunday at Oklahoma Expo Hall
Around 800,000 books, CDs, vinyl albums and DVDs will be available for a low price.
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Metropolitan Library System branches are high-tech community learning hubs
“We talk about reading being at the heart of what we do, but learning is really at the heart of what we do,” Rogers said.
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Students in small schools thrive despite talks of consolidation
Community support and parental involvement in these districts add to students’ ability to succeed.
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New book shares a century of Sunbeam Family Services’ community service
“There were plenty of times where the outlook was grim,” said Erin Engelke, Sunbeam Family Services chief external relations officer. “But then someone would step in and help Sunbeam keep the doors open.”