Teachers, parents gather to learn at Thornton Institute Day
Crystall Kuykendall urged educators to give their best for every child and their own future. Nearly 100 workshops across districts 133 through 205 covered diversity, language, stereotypes, and parent school community partnerships.
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Thornton High School
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Area literacy groups seek volunteers in South Suburbs
Reading lovers urged to help fight illiteracy in Illinois as local programs report long waiting lists due to scarce volunteers. Gov. George H. Ryan cites results from a national survey showing progress but ongoing need to recruit volunteers, especially in minority communities, with GED programs expanding through business and faith community partnerships.
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George H. Ryan
Illinois
Time demanded for volunteer service questioned
Elaine Krajci notes that a major concern for prospective volunteers is the amount of time required to participate in a program.
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Elaine Krajci
Dalton Office of
Literacy Volunteers of America
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