Read Ready Newport is officially launching with a “Celebrating Our Kids” fall festival. The citywide gathering is to rally around Newport’s youngest learners and their families. The event is on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Make It Rain Hoops Center, 340 W. 10th St. in Newport. This will be a family-friendly […]
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Read Ready Newport targets stronger start for city’s youngest learners
With just 34% of river city children entering kindergarten ready to learn, Newport is continuing to work on its new Read Ready Newport effort to give its youngest learners a stronger start. Last month, the city of Newport announced its partnership with Newport Independent Schools on an initiative called Read Ready Newport, aimed at improving […]
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‘We’ve got to step up’ Newport launches ‘Read Ready’ effort to boost kindergarten readiness
The city of Newport is taking steps to help improve kindergarten readiness. The Newport City Commission adopted a resolution for a new initiative called Read Ready Newport, aimed at making learning resources more accessible and meeting families where they are. “We have tried many times over the years to recognize that those kiddos are my […]