Summer Vacation

Each child's family has a huge impact on his or her educational success. The wealth of the family is not so important. The race of the family is not so important. The age of the family is not so important. What is important is the emphasis placed on education by the family.
Summer vacation is just around the corner. It is a time to relax, play, and work. It is also a time to make sure that reading skills remain "sharp" or are improved. The following ideas have been shown to work, and improve student success. Each is within our control. We can make sure that ...
• every child reads, or is read to, each day.
• every child's TV viewing is regulated. Reduce time in front of the TV.
Local libraries are a great source of help. Librarians are committed to their work, they will be glad to lend a hand.
Our communities spend millions of dollars each year providing students with the best education available. You can be a part of that success. As a family, turn off the TV and read.