Posts Tagged ‘Verona Elementary’
Taking a Tour of Education in Battle Creek
Tuesday, October 8 we invited community members to join us for a bus tour through Battle Creek to learn more about how our region is changing the story through education. We made four stops and we were fortunate enough to have two experts join us on the bus to talk more about certain initiatives. Our…
Read MoreBack to School Means Time to Invest in Our Students
It seems like everyone is getting in the back-to-school spirit! As a recent college grad, it feels a little surreal not to be agonizing over the costs of my books and comparing class schedules with friends. While I’m still adjusting to my new “alumna” status, back-to-school time as a new United Way employee brings…
Read MoreBeating the Summer Slide
Summer brings a lot of excitement when you’re a kid; sleeping in, plenty of outside play time, and no homework. The freedom kids celebrate, however, causes educators to worry about the “summer slide.” Summer slide refers to a learning loss some students experience when removed from the school system for months on end. At United…
Read MoreCreating Opportunities Through Reading
I’ve always been impressed by the great work being done through the Early Grade Reading Pilot Program at Verona Elementary School in Battle Creek. But it’s much more powerful to actually see the excitement the children had for reading. Last week Thursday, I joined several families for Verona’s Literacy Night. I saw first-hand that this…
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