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Stories
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June 14, 2023
The key to a better tomorrow: Karla M. Gurley | My Bookmark
From Dr. Seuss to The Shack to M is for Melanin, Karla’s bookshelves reflect her belief that books can be the key to our better tomorrow.
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July 31, 2019
Learning to Read When English Isn't First Language
Learning how to read is already hard enough for a child, but just imagine trying to learn how to read in English, when a child’s first language is Spanish. That’s what happened to Jose, 7, but his story is inspiring for so many reasons.
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April 15, 2016
My impactful moment with my reading partner
Joe Williams describes his most impactful moment with his student, Kenny.
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April 11, 2016
Honoring my family of teachers
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By: Chargris Hightower, volunteer reading partner in Dallas, TX
When my father (who was a principal)…
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April 5, 2016
If you tutor, you make a difference
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By: DeAuntra Crain, volunteer reading partner in Dallas, TX
When I decided to become a reading partner I…
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April 5, 2016
Finding a new sense of self
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By: Jim Byrd, volunteer reading partner in Dallas, TX
Why do I tutor?…
After losing Mary, I lost all…
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April 5, 2016
A better chance to thrive
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January 20, 2016
The history of Reading Partners North Texas
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December 15, 2015
Reading Partners shows students the importance of serving others
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November 6, 2015
Student learns the value of the phrase "I can"
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September 18, 2015
The power of Captain Underpants
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February 19, 2015
From Tears to Smiles