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DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - School District 59 announced the Distributed Learning option that was reintroduced during...

In Michigan, a literacy crisis has unfolded in the educational system. Does every child deserve the right to read?

Thu. Jun. 3 at 9:30am on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | In Michigan, a literacy crisis has unfolded in the educational system. Does every child deserve the

WKAR-MSU EAST LANSING, MI; May 28, 2021 -- In Michigan, a literacy crisis has unfolded in the educational system. Does every child deserve the right to read? Right to Read, a new documentary from WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University, presents the moving story of Michigan families attempting to secure the right to read for their children.  Faced with challenging circumstances -- like social inequity, Michigans Read by Grade Three law, and limited access to books -- parents,...

9 & 10 News May 27, 2021 An amendment to the Read before Grade Three law could impact fourth graders next school year. The bill, currently under consideration in the State Senate, would pause the state’s retention requirement this year due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and extend it to next year’s third and fourth graders. “In the midst of a pandemic and a struggling economy, adding another stressor to our students and families doesn’t seem very reasonable,” said Buckley Community Schools ...

Nearly 2,700 third graders have been flagged for retention under Michigans controversial Read by Grade Three law.

Capital Area United Way MORE ABOUT THE FILM Right to Read presents the moving story of Michigan families attempting to secure the right to read for their children. Facing challenging circumstances -- like social inequity, Michigans Read by Grade Three law, and limited access to books -- parents, educators and experts weigh in on how to solve the literacy crisis in Michigan. The goal? To encourage the joy of reading and promote childhood literacy at home. Right to Read is a WKAR original pr...

THE STANDARD EDUCATION Sharon Alaka, a class three pupil at Eshikumu Primary School in Ikolomani plucking ripe fruits at Shirula village in Ikolomani. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Unease has emerged over the fate of Grade Four learners even as the government directed that the children remain at home when schools open on Monday. In a circular to all regional, county and sub-county directors of education, the Ministry of Education states that Grade Four children must remain at home. The May 3 circ...

Elinadab Kihumuro Kajura, 72, invested in the education of his children. Today, they pay him a ‘salary’ of Shs300,000 on top of his pension

Ridmi Sakunthala the athlete turned volleyball player Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.) Athlete, Sabaragamuwa University Captain, Sri Lanka under 19 and Sri Lanka Universities Volleyball player Harambage Ridmi Sakunthala Fernando has brought honour and glory to her Alma Mater Dhammissara National School Nattandiya Sabaragamuwa University and her motherland. Ridmi Sakunthala Ridmi was admitted to the Grade One of Dhrmarama Maha Vidyalaya Mahawewa in 2002 and she was there for two ye...