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This funding, awarded by U.S. Secretary
of Education Rod Paige, is the first part of a multiyear
Reading First grant designed to implement scientifically proven
methods of instruction to help improve the reading achievement
levels of children. Reading First was passed by Congress under the
“No Child Left Behind Act” of 2001.
“We all know that the ability to read
proficiently is a basic skill everyone should have. This starts with
children at the youngest age,” Gov. Ryan said. “Lura Lynn and I have
always believed in this idea through the
Illinois Reads program and
Futures for Kids. This grant will help brighten the futures of
Illinois’ most needy children.”
The
Illinois State Board of Education has identified 54 school
districts, based on poverty level and test scores, that are eligible
to receive portions of the Reading First grant. The geographic
spread of eligible school districts ranges from the Chicago Public
Schools to the Rock Island School District to school districts at
the southern tip of Illinois.
School
districts that receive grant funding will use the monies to purchase
materials and provide assessments that have been scientifically
researched and proven by the National Reading Panel to raise
children’s reading achievement by teaching fundamental skills
children need to learn to read proficiently.
[Illinois
Government News Network
press release]
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Thank You
To Lincoln Developmental Center
employees:
The Lincoln Parents'
Association would like to express our sincere appreciation for the
excellent care you have given our loved ones over the years. You
chose to make a career in caring for the most fragile of individuals
with disabilities. For this, we are most grateful.
The
stress of this past year has been almost unbearable for you and for
us. In spite of poor management, politics and constant scrutiny, you
have maintained your excellent level of care. There are not enough
words to express our thanks.
Sincerely,
Members of the
Lincoln Parents' Association |
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[SEPT.
4, 2002]
On
the Internet, the Illinois Early Learning Project site provides evidence-based, reliable information
for parents, caregivers and teachers of young children in Illinois.
The address is
http://www.illinoisearlylearning.org/. |
The site offers printable "Tip Sheets" for caregivers and parents,
"Frequently Asked Questions" (and their responses), a statewide
calendar of events for parents and caregivers, an easy-to-use
database of links to the best of the Web on topics of high interest,
and online chats.
The site became publicly accessible in November
2001.
[News
release] |
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Breakfast
(Milk served with all meals)
Wednesday, Oct. 2
— Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice
Thursday, Oct. 3
— Cheese toasty, orange wedges
Friday, Oct.
4 — Cereal, toast with
peanut butter, juice
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Lunch
(Milk served with all meals)
Wednesday, Oct. 2
— Tacos with lettuce and cheese, corn, tortilla chips with salsa,
peaches
Thursday, Oct. 3
— Chicken and noodles, green beans, bread and butter, applesauce
Friday, Oct.
4 — Chili with crackers,
peanut butter sandwich, dill spear, cheese stick, cherry crisp |
