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November 25, 2014
November 25, 2014
LANSING – Children in 115 Michigan elementary classrooms and early childhood programs will receive their own books to read and take home in the first award of the Michigan Department of Education’s Culture of Reading program.
Over 3,000 copies of the 2014 Michigan Reads! Book of the Year, Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band, will be delivered to the children across the state this fall.
“Kids will be getting their own books and reading instruction to help them on their way to a lifetime of learning and reading for enjoyment,” State Superintendent Mike Flanagan said. “I want to thank the many individuals, businesses, and organizations who financially supported this first year of the Culture of Reading. Their contributions helped make this happen.
“There are too many people, including children and adults, who cannot read,” Flanagan said. “We need that to change. To help build a culture of reading in Michigan, we need to get books in their hands and in their homes.
Flanagan announced last December an effort to coordinate private donations to help build a Culture of Reading in Michigan. The grant program was open for application from September 4 through October 6. Elementary school classrooms and early childhood programs could apply. There was an extraordinary response, Flanagan said, in making the announcement today.
Culture of Reading awards were given to 23 kindergarten classrooms; 23 first grade classrooms; 21 second grade classrooms; 24 third grade classrooms; and 24 early childhood programs.
Approximately 740 applications were received, requesting over 23,000 books. Awards were granted on the basis of meeting grant criteria, including a commitment to providing the children with evidence-based reading instruction and family engagement activities focused on literacy.
“The response was exciting, and shows the tremendous need and desire to help kids learn to read,” Flanagan said. “With the continued support of generous people, we can help more kids next year.
“The earlier a child is introduced to reading, the better chance they have of success in school and life,” said Deputy State Superintendent Venessa Keesler. “Too many kids don’t have their own books to read at home when they want to. We have developed a vehicle to not only get them books, but engage their teachers and parents in the process.”
A coordinated, single donation collection system has been developed through the Library of Michigan Foundation to accept contributions from individuals; businesses; and groups, clubs and civic organizations for the express purpose of providing children’s books to young readers in low-income homes.
The number of classrooms and early childhood programs that receive these free books is dependent on available resources. That’s where the public can help, Flanagan said.
Log on to: www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading to make an online donation or get information about how to donate by check, as well as find links to other similar initiatives.
“Reading is the foundation of learning and success,” Keesler said. “Building a reading culture in every corner of this state will build a stronger Michigan for generations, and help foster a lifetime love of reading by our children.”
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City |
District |
School |
Grade |
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Albion |
Albion Community School |
Albion Community School |
1st |
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Ann Arbor |
Ann Arbor Public Schools |
Pittsfield Elementary School |
2nd |
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Bay City |
Bangor Township Schools |
Bangor Lincoln Elementary School |
K |
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Bay City |
Bay City Public Schools |
Washington Elementary School |
2nd |
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Bay City |
Bay City Public Schools |
Washington Elementary School |
1st |
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Belding |
Belding Area Schools |
Ellis Elementary School |
1st |
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Berrien Springs |
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency |
Blossomland Learning Center |
2nd |
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Berrien Springs |
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency |
Blossomland Learning Center |
3rd |
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Berrien Springs |
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency |
Blossomland Learning Center |
3rd |
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Berrien Springs |
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency |
Blossomland Learning Center |
Early Childhood |
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Berrien Springs |
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency |
Blossomland Learning Center |
Early Childhood |
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Berrien Springs |
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency |
Blossomland Learning Center |
K |
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Burt |
Chesaning Union Schools |
Big Rock Elementary School |
1st |
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Burton |
Burton Glen Charter Academy |
Burton Glen Charter Academy |
1st |
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Burton |
Burton Glen Charter Academy |
Burton Glen Charter Academy |
2nd |
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Dearborn |
Dearborn Public Schools |
Haigh Elementary School |
3rd |
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Dearborn |
Riverside Academy Early Childhood Center |
Riverside Academy Early Childhood Center |
Early Childhood |
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Dearborn |
Dearborn Public Schools |
Salina Elementary School |
1st |
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Dearborn |
Dearborn Public Schools |
Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School |
3rd |
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DeTour Village |
DeTour Preschool |
DeTour Preschool |
Early Childhood |
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Detroit |
Child Care Center in Detroit |
ASA Higher Learning Preparatory |
Early Childhood |
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Detroit |
Detroit Public Schools |
Carver STEM Academy |
3rd |
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Detroit |
Detroit Achievement Academy |
Detroit Achievement Academy |
K |
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Detroit |
Detroit Service Learning Academy |
Detroit Service Learning Academy |
2nd |
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Detroit |
GEE Edmonson |
GEE Edmonson Academy |
K |
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Detroit |
Detroit Public Schools |
Neinas Elementary School |
2nd |
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Detroit |
Education Achievement Authority |
Nolan Elementary-Middle School |
Early Childhood |
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Detroit |
Oakland International Academy |
Oakland International Academy |
2nd |
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Detroit |
Education Achievement System |
Trix Performance Academy |
2nd |
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Detroit |
Woodward Academy |
Woodward Academy |
K |
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Detroit |
Woodward Academy |
Woodward Academy GSRP |
Early Childhood |
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Dundee |
Dundee Community Schools |
Dundee Elementary School |
3rd |
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Eben Junction |
Superior Central School District |
Superior Central Schools |
K |
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Evart |
Evart Public Schools |
Evart Elementary School |
3rd |
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Evart |
Evart Public Schools |
Evart Elementary School |
K |
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Farmington |
Farmington Public Schools |
Wood Creek Elementary School |
1st |
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Farmington |
Farmington Public Schools |
Wood Creek Elementary School |
2nd |
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Farmington Hills |
Farmington Public Schools |
Wood Creek Elementary School |
2nd |
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Fife Lake |
Forest Area Community Schools |
Fife Lake Elementary School |
K |
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Fife Lake |
Forest Area Community Schools |
Forest Area Community Schools |
3rd |
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Flint |
Richfield Public School Academy |
Richfield Early Learning Center |
1st |
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Flushing |
Flushing Community Schools |
Seymour Elementary School |
2nd |
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Fruitport |
Fruitport Community Schools |
Edgewood Elementary School |
K |
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Goodrich |
Goodrich Area Schools |
Reid Elementary School |
1st |
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Grosse Pte Woods |
Grosse Pointe Public Schools |
Stevens T. Mason Elementary School |
3rd |
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Hamtramck |
Hanley International Academy |
Hanley International Academy/GSRP |
Early Childhood |
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Hudsonville |
Hudsonville Public Schools |
Hudsonville Public Schools, Early Childhoodildhood |
Early Childhood |
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Inkster |
Gaudior Academy |
Gaudior Academy |
K |
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Inkster |
Wayne-Westland Community Schools |
Hicks Elementary School |
1st |
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Jonesville |
Jonesville Community Schools |
Williams Elementary School |
1st |
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Kalamazoo |
Kalamazoo Public Schools |
Arcadia Elementary School |
1st |
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Kalamazoo |
Kalamazoo Public Schools |
Milwood Elementary School |
K |
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Lake Odessa |
Lakewood Public Schools |
West Elementary School |
2nd |
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Lake Orion |
Lake Orion Community Schools |
Lake Orion Community Schools |
Early Childhood |
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Lake Orion |
Lake Orion Community Schools |
Lake Orion Community Schools |
Early Childhood |
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Lake Orion |
Lake Orion Community Schools |
Lake Orion Community Schools |
Early Childhood |
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Lansing |
Child and Family Charities |
Child and Family Charities GSRP |
Early Childhood |
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Lansing |
Lansing School District |
REO Elementary School |
1st |
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Lansing |
Lansing School District |
REO Elementary School |
2nd |
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Lansing |
Lansing School District |
REO Elementary School |
3rd |
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Lansing |
Lansing School District |
REO Elementary School |
K |
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Lawrence |
Van Buren Independent School District |
Van Buren ISD - Migrant/ESL/Title III |
2nd |
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Leroy |
Pine River Area Schools |
Pine River Elementary School |
2nd |
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Lincoln |
Alcona Community Schools |
Alcona Community Schools |
2nd |
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Manistee |
Manistee Area Public Schools |
Jefferson Elementary School |
1st |
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Marlette |
Marlette Community Schools |
Marlette Elementary School |
3rd |
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Marlette |
Marlette Head Start |
Marlette Head Start |
Early Childhood |
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Marquette |
Marquette Area Public Schools |
North Star Academy Title I Dept. |
K |
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Menominee |
Menominee Area Public Schools |
Central Elementary School |
1st |
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Munising |
Munising Public Schools |
Munising School Public Library |
Early Childhood |
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Muskegon |
Fruitport Community Schools |
Beach Elementary School |
3rd |
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Muskegon |
Fruitport Community Schools |
Beach Elementary School |
3rd |
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Muskegon |
Muskegon Public Schools |
Glenside School Early Childhoodildhood Special Education |
Early Childhood |
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Muskegon |
Muskegon Public Schools |
Moon Elementary School |
3rd |
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Onekama |
Onekama Consolidated Schools |
Onekama Elementary School |
1st |
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Ovid |
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools |
Leonard Elementary School |
K |
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Pontiac |
Waterford School District |
Children's Village School |
3rd |
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Port Huron |
Port Huron Area Schools |
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School |
Early Childhood |
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Riverview |
Riverview Community School District |
Memorial Elementary School |
K |
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Riverview |
Riverview Community School District |
Memorial Elementary School |
K |
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Romulus |
Romulus Community Schools |
Cory School of Learning |
Early Childhood |
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Sand Creek |
Sand Creek Community Schools |
Ruth McGregor Elementary School |
K |
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Sandusky |
Sandusky GSRP |
Sandusky GSRP |
Early Childhood |
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Sault Ste. Marie |
Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools |
Lincoln Elementary ECSE Program |
Early Childhood |
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Shepherd |
West Midland Family Center |
West Midland Family Center |
Early Childhood |
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Sparta |
Sparta Area Schools |
Ridgeview Elementary School |
1st |
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Springfield |
Battle Creek Montessori Academy |
Battle Creek Montessori Academy |
1st |
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Springfield |
Battle Creek Montessori Academy |
Battle Creek Montessori Academy |
K |
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St Johns |
St. Johns Public Schools |
Gateway North Elementary School |
K |
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St Joseph |
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency |
Lighthouse Education Center |
2nd |
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St. Clair Shores |
Lake Shore Public Schools |
Rodgers Elementary School |
3rd |
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St. Johns |
St. Johns Public Schools |
Oakview Elementary School |
1st |
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Sterling |
Standish-Sterling Community School District |
Sterling Elementary Reading Program |
3rd |
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Sterling |
Standish-Sterling Community School District |
Sterling Elementary School |
2nd |
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Sterling |
Standish-Sterling Community School District |
Sterling Elementary School |
3rd |
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Sterling |
Standish-Sterling Community School District |
Sterling Elementary School |
3rd |
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Sterling |
Standish-Sterling Community School District |
Sterling Elementary School |
3rd |
|
Sterling |
Standish-Sterling Community School District |
Sterling Elementary School |
1st |
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Sterling |
Standish-Sterling Community School District |
Sterling Elementary School |
3rd |
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Sterling |
Standish-Sterling Community School District |
Sterling Elementary School |
K |
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Sterling |
Standish-Sterling Community School District |
Sterling Preschool GSRP |
Early Childhood |
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Sterling Heights |
Warren Consolidated Schools |
Fillmore Elementary School |
K |
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Warren |
Van Dyke Public Schools |
Carlson Elementary |
1st |
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Warren |
Van Dyke Public Schools |
Lincoln Elementary School |
2nd |
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Westland |
Wayne-Westland Community Schools |
P.D. Graham Elementary School |
K |
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Westland |
Wayne-Westland Community Schools |
PD Graham Elementary School |
3rd |
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Westland |
Wayne-Westland Community Schools |
PD Graham Elementary School |
3rd |
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White Pigeon |
White Pigeon Community Schools |
Central Elementary School |
1st |
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Williamsburg |
Elk Rapids Schools |
Mill Creek Elementary School |
K |
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Wyandotte |
Wyandotte Public Schools |
Garfield Elementary GSRP Preschool |
Early Childhood |
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Wyandotte |
Wyandotte Public Schools |
Wyandotte GSRP/Monroe Elementary School |
Early Childhood |
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Wyoming |
Wyoming Public Schools |
Oriole Park Elementary School |
3rd |
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Wyoming |
Wyoming Public Schools |
Parkview Elementary School |
2nd |
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Ypsilanti |
Ypsilanti Community Schools |
Adams STEM Academy |
2nd |
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Ypsilanti |
Ypsilanti Community Schools |
Perry Early Learning Center |
1st |
