Congratulations to Jen & Willow! 05/11/2012
 Jennifer Hicks and Willow, her Golden Retriever, were recognized in an award ceremony for their help with young readers at Minnewashta Elementary School. Watch the video below to see Jen & Willow in action. The Minnetonka School District Spinnaker Award is presented annually to individuals or groups who exemplify volunteerism, community and serving the greater good. Like the spinnaker on a sailboat, the groups or individuals recognized with this award are out in front, full-sail, leading us toward the fulfillment of our dreams. These individuals are powered by the winds of passion, hope, confidence, and inspiration. Honorees may be individual volunteers, financial contributors, volunteer project or event groups, business partners. R.E.A.D.ing with Tufts' Paws for People 08/23/2011
 Dogs not only provide people with companionship and love, but can assist us in daily tasks. Now “man's best friend” is taking on an even bigger role. Through a Tufts University Veterinary School pilot program they are actually helping kids who struggle to read. Click here to watch the video of R.E.A.D.ing with Tufts' Paws for People. Kids Paws to Read with Dogs for Literacy 11/13/2009
 The program, Paws To Read, is helping children's literacy rates. Currently there is a partnership with the Hennepin County Library system in which kids sit down with a dog and read it a book. Click here to read and watch Kids Paws to Read with Dogs for Literacy Celebrate Reading with a Four-Legged Friend 11/11/2009
 November 14th is National R.E.A.D. day and a unique program is celebrating it's 10th anniversary. Nancy Brooks, a R.E.A.D. volunteer and her dog, Sassy, stopped by KARE 11 News @ 4 to talk about the 14 reading events planned for around the Twin Cities. Read the article and watch Celebrate Reading with a Four-Legged Friend  Featuring Judy & Merlin and Mary & Willow, November 10, 2009 Click on the archives for November 10, fast forward to the last minute of the show Watch the video featuring R.E.A.D. Learning to read? Try talking to a dog... 10/24/2009
 R.E.A.D. featured on CNN, October 2009 Meet Bailey. She's a registered therapy dog, but you won't find her in hospitals or nursing homes. Instead, Bailey makes weekly visits to libraries and schools. She sits quietly or snuggles up to kids as they read her a book. Watch Learning to read? Try talking to a dog... Doggone Good Reading Lessons 05/22/2009
 Featuring Cindy & Yeager from Plymouth Max reads a story about a puppy named Pickles to a canine reading coach named Yeager in his Sunset Hill Elementary first grade classroom. His mom says it's a perfect partnership. Read and watch Doggone Good Reading Lessons R.E.A.D. Feels the Love from Marley & Me 03/27/2009
 From best seller to box office hit, the four-legged family flick "Marley and Me" is heading to DVD next Tuesday. And this weekend Brookdale Library is also showing some puppy love. Read and watch R.E.A.D. Feels the Love from Marley & Me | News & UpdatesThis page highlights media, resources, and events featuring R.E.A.D. CategoriesAll ArchivesMarch 2012 |
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