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Cleveland Reads, the Greater Cleveland Literacy Coalition, works beyond the boundaries of any one literacy organization to strengthen and enhance literacy efforts in Greater Cleveland by linking learners and volunteers to programs; promoting best practices; and creating literacy awareness. Cleveland Reads has a new Job Opportunity! Recent News:Support Cleveland Reads By Playing Golf! The Bridgestone Invitational Golf Tournament is giving all of its proceeds to charity! Learn more about the event Thank you to the volunteers, sponsors, and
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A Great Success! The event was a wine and beer tasting event to support the work of Cleveland Reads. The event featured delicious hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, spirits table raffle, and entertainment. Learn more about the event Another Thank-you to the tutors and volunteers for literacy in the Greater Cleveland Area. Cleveland Reads hosted the annual Volunteer Reception at the downtown YMCA. The event was held from 10am-12 noon and culminated with the presentation of the 2009 Volunteer of the Year. To all of our volunteers - thank you.
Did You Know?A child from a low-income family is read to an average of 25 hours before entering kindergarten, while a child from a middle-income family is read to an average of 1,700 hours 68% of state prisoners do not have a high school diploma Children in grades three through twelve learn the meanings of about 3,000 new words a year - the majority of new words are learned incidentally while reading books and other materials The Literacy Link: Winter 2008 |
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