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Oklahoma news briefs Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Oklahoma news briefs Read More
Local author Linda Taylor sets events Published: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 THE VILLAGE -- Oklahoma City author Linda Taylor will be speaking and signing books Feb. 4 in The Village. The event will be 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Village Library--Around the World Literacy Program, 10307 N Penn. Taylor will be speaking about Nigeria and will be available to sign copies of her juvenile fiction... Read More
Read Across Oklahoma event set at Oklahoma City zoo Published: Wed, Apr 6, 2011 This annual event will feature books, fun and more for children 11 and under, who will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that promote reading and literacy. The first 1,000 children 11 and under to attend will receive a free book courtesy of Target. While at the Zoo, children will learn... Read More
Reading is the road to success Updated: Wed, Oct 27, 2010 Reading is the foundation for a child’s education. Without strong reading skills, it’s harder for any child to succeed. Research has shown that reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a major milestone on a child’s path to graduation. Read More
OYE: Calendar Updated: Mon, Feb 16, 2009 Do you know how to keep your kids busy when spring break roles around the corner? Here are some fun and affordable activities being offered in Oklahoma City: Spring Break Energetic Action IV March 16-20, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Pitts Recreation Center , 1920 N Kate Children from ages 6-16 can enjoy crafts,... Read More
Break down language barriers Published: Sun, Dec 14, 2008 Recep Ozgunesliler said he finds it mentally exhausting to go shopping because he has trouble communicating with the clerk and vice versa. "It's really hard to communicate with people sometimes," Ozgunesliler, 20, said. "If you cannot speak English well, then you cannot get whatever you need to get." Juan Luna,... Read More
Mall event will focus on reading Updated: Thu, Mar 23, 2006 OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Robyn Hilger and local radio personalities will read to children Saturday during the Simon Kidgits Club focus on literacy. The Kidgits Club Book Blast will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Penn Square Mall. The free event features prizes and drawings. Simon Kidgits... Read More
Sounding Out 'Success' Updated: Wed, Sep 21, 2005 Here's a couple of statistics sure to blow your mind. Nearly a half million Oklahomans can not read or write. In fact more than 125,000 Oklahoma City metro residents are considered illiterate. But as Doug Warner shows us many of these people could be suffering from medical setbacks and one group says the... Read More
Literacy: Reading helps frame a child's world Updated: Wed, Apr 21, 2004 I recently read an U.S. Education Department publication called "Becoming a Nation of Readers." Printed in l988, it contained extremely valuable information for parents. The study said, "The very best way for parents to help their children to become better readers is to read to them." Wow! It is just that simple.... Read More
Literacy for Life: Illiterates are ingenious at covering up inability Updated: Sat, Mar 27, 2004 Last month, I wrote about the ways some illiterates hide their inability to read, and it really struck a chord with many of you. A dedicated junior high teacher from Wewoka e-mailed me, stating that several of his students have trouble with reading. He asked them if they would participate in an after-school... Read More
Adult literacy conference set Updated: Sat, Mar 13, 2004 More than a thousand volunteer tutors, educators and adult learners are coming to downtown Oklahoma City this fall as ProLiteracy America, the largest international adult literacy organization, holds its worldwide conference at the Cox Convention Center. Convention dates are Oct. 6-9. The state Libraries Department... Read More
Inability to read can be kept out of sight through tricks Updated: Wed, Feb 25, 2004 I have learned several surprising truths about literacy. One of them is that you cannot judge people's literacy level by simply talking to them. Illiterates are masters at soaking up the spoken word, and therefore often have impeccable grammar. They listen intently as supervisors speak, because they don't have... Read More
Reading project wins community service award Updated: Fri, Feb 20, 2004 The Oklahoman -sponsored contest called "Dig It at Your Library," held in summer 2003, has received regional recognition. The eight-week contest placed second Thursday in the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Literacy Awards in the Best Community Service Project category for newspapers with a circulation... Read More
Literacy for Life: Programs find ways to promote literacy Updated: Sat, Feb 14, 2004 During the course of a year, Oklahoma's community literacy programs help thousands improve basic reading and writing skills. These 85 community-based organizations give the gift of literacy every day. They offer hope and help to adults who never learned to read at home or through traditional educational programs.... Read More
Literacy for Life: Literacy center partners with other groups Updated: Sat, Feb 7, 2004 On Valentine's Day, the board of directors of Community Literacy Centers, a local nonprofit dedicated to teaching adults how to read, will seek to introduce adults to the world of wines. An assortment of vintners will be on hand Feb. 14 from vineyards in Napa Valley, Calif.; Oregon, and Washington during the... Read More
Literacy for Life: Training methods began in state Updated: Sat, Dec 13, 2003 A new chapter is about to begin in Oklahoma's volunteer literacy movement. Since the early 1980s, most of Oklahoma's literacy programs have helped adults learn to read by following a teaching technique developed more than 60 years ago. Using this method, students worked through a series of books to ultimately reach... Read More
Literacy for Life: Study measures most literate cities Updated: Tue, Nov 25, 2003 As much as we love our fair city, we don't often think of Oklahoma City as a bastion of literary activity. However, in a study recently published by Jack Miller, Ph.D., professor of education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, we definitely hold our own. Oklahoma City was ranked as the 30th most literate... Read More
Literacy for Life: Literacy has a good neighbor in nonprofit group Updated: Sat, Nov 15, 2003 The problems of illiteracy in our own country can seem overwhelming, but they pale in comparison to those in the poorest countries. Illiteracy is a worldwide issue with many serious social, political and personal implications. One organization addressing illiteracy on a global basis is World Neighbors, based right... Read More
Literacy for life: Literacy finds neighbor Updated: Tue, Nov 11, 2003 The problems of illiteracy in our country can seem overwhelming but they pale in comparison to those in the poorest countries. Illiteracy is a worldwide issue with many serious social, political and personal implications. One organization addressing illiteracy on a global basis is World Neighbors, headquartered... Read More
Literacy for Life: Literacy stories tell success Updated: Sat, Oct 11, 2003 When we talk about the problems of illiteracy, we often quote cold statistics and report how low educational skills affect economic activity and social problems. These are stories about unemployment, welfare and crime. When we talk about the success of adult literacy programs, nothing communicates better than the... Read More
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