I was flying back home from presenting a literacy seminar in Cleveland the evening of Friday, March 13th (eerie, huh?) when I heard schools in Virginia would close beginning Monday as our country experiences the first pandemic in over 100 years. Our lives instantly changed. I could no longer present my live seminars or support … Continue reading
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Tackle Reading in your Home Kicks off Today!
Football Inspires Reading by Cate Bonner For four years now, the NFL and NFL Alumni have taken part in Tackle Reading, a nationwide urban literacy education initiative in the United States. With the return of the NFL draft, athletes are using their positive influence and passion for reading to motivate children learning at home during … Continue reading
A Decade in Review…
Oh what a difference 10 years makes! As the founder of Creative Minds Publications, we are so grateful to the many authors, schools, athletes, districts, communities, and companies we have collaborated over the last decade. We look forward to continuing to increase our impact coast to coast. Together, we can tackle reading across America! Check … Continue reading
International Literacy Day 2019
As we celebrate International Literacy Day, we must remember that in our own country, we have so much work to do in urban literacy education. Currently 64% of 4th graders currently read on grade level (80% if we look at only low-income areas). Thirty-three million adults in our country alone can’t read past third grade. … Continue reading
Kicking off the New Year with Tackle Reading News
We are so grateful for the support of NFL teams, alum, cheerleaders, and staff who have helped Tackle Reading grow over the last few years. We are kicking off the third year of Tackle Reading day this March 1, 2019. Let’s catch up on stories featuring the book and educational movement. Together, we can tackle … Continue reading
