By JaxReads
on February 06, 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida has been well known in the area for more than 60 years and has been an active part of Duval County afterschool programming for more than a decade. This past school year, the organization underwent its first year of a pilot program in four Duval County elementary schools to provide intensive literacy improvement and student development, as part of the READ JAX grant program. Schools include Arlington Elementary, Arlington Heights Elementary, Highlands Elementary, and Northwestern Legends Elementary.
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By Vision is Priceless
on February 02, 2024
One in four children—whether from a family with means or a family struggling to get by—naturally needs glasses. Unfortunately, many children who need glasses don’t have them. This is due to many reasons including financial constraints, lack of insurance, language barriers, lack of transportation, or limited access to resources near their neighborhood.
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By Vickie Gutierrez
on January 22, 2024
Whether they’re practicing sight words or working on phonics, implementing solid reading strategies for elementary students is vital to their long-term academic success. Just ask second-grade teacher Shawnie Hodgson.
“If they don’t get the foundation skills – the most important years to build those skills – then they’re going keep falling farther and farther behind,” shares the Brookview Elementary School teacher.
Years of research confirm the importance of building a strong literacy foundation during a student’s earliest years. In fact, studies show that students who can’t read at grade level by the third grade are less likely to graduate from high school.
It’s why we sought out the expertise of three teachers — kindergarten, first, and second grade — to discover their top strategies for young readers and learn what parents can do to help cultivate a love for literacy at home.
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By Amy Henderson
on October 25, 2023
JACKSONVILLE - Caregivers of young children can have early childhood education and development tips sent to them via text thanks to a program offered through the Florida Grade Level Reading Campaign (FGLRC) and READ JAX.
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By Amy Henderson
on June 07, 2023
Second and third grade students in Duval County Public Schools have some additional help when it comes to reading. Amira is a computer program provided to all second and third grade students that listens to students read, aids when needed, and shares data with teachers.
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By Jacksonville Public Library
on June 01, 2023
The Main Library and The Art Center (TAC) and The Jacksonville Artists Guild present: The Written Word, featuring work from 26 local artists - each piece based on the artist's favorite piece of the written word whether a book, quote, poem, historic love letters or song lyrics. There are a total of 56 works in all, hanging in the Gallery at Main on the first floor. The exhibit runs June 1 - July 31 with an opening reception planned for Wednesday, June 7 from 6-8 p.m. (during Art Walk). Many participating artists will be available to discuss their visions and techniques with art lovers. All works are available for purchase.
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By Amanda Toman
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Jacksonville Public Library, Summer on May 11, 2022
Spread the word! The Free Summer Lunch Program at the Jacksonville Public Library will officially kick off on June 6th! To help ensure that kids don't go hungry while school is out of session, free and nutritious meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at many library locations.
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