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Press RoomFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Schwab Learning Selects Start-to-Finish Books by Don Johnston Incorporated for 2007 Summer Read-a-Long ProgramDon Johnston Incorporated and Schwab Learning will launch a 2007 Summer Read-a-Long Program for youngsters and teens, ages 7 to 14, in a 5-week session beginning May 29th through June 30th 2007.
May 2, 2007—Volo, Illinois—
Don Johnston Incorporated develops and publishes books, technologies and supplemental instructional programs to help struggling learners become better readers, writers and thinkers. Schwab Learning provides free information, resources, publications and support to parents and children through two web sites, SchwabLearning.org and SparkTop.org™. Schwab Learning also creates outreach and public awareness programs to encourage parents and teachers to take positive action to help children with learning problems through early detection and intervention. Schwab Learning and Mr. Johnston share a mutual desire to support families of children who struggle with learning difficulties. Mr. Johnston said, “Summer is a perfect time to settle in with a good book and get the entire family involved in the joy of reading, listening and learning!”
“The goal of this program is to offer parents an opportunity to engage struggling students in a pleasurable reading experience,” said Jodell Seagrave, Managing Director at Schwab Learning. “To do that, the child must feel successful in the reading activity. Start-to-Finish books aim to inspire struggling learners to become independent readers and life-long learners by enabling them to have successful reading experiences.” The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in Audio and e-Book
Start-to-Finish Publishing supports the six dimensions of reading as outlined by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Reading Excellence Act of 2002. The books are part of a comprehensive library of appealing books for struggling readers which includes over 150 titles in content areas such as Life, Earth and Space Sciences, American History, World History and Cultures, Classic Literature and more. Students who read these books will build content knowledge and appreciate the work of real scientists as they enjoy the experience of reading chapter books for pleasure and to practice core literacy skills in fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. The books are available in various pricing and package configurations to fit any district, school or library/media budget. Pricing begins for schools and libraries at $69.00 for a single title complete set which includes all three formats (paperback book, computer book and audio book). Computer books are not part of this summer offer, but can be purchased at regular prices. For larger buying options, discounts apply for software licensing and bulk pricing for additional paperback books. Visit www.donjohnston.com. About Schwab LearningSchwab Learning is a nonprofit program of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation dedicated to helping kids with learning and attention problems to be successful in school and life. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Schwab Learning develops and delivers resources that provide parents of kids with learning difficulties, and kids themselves, practical information, empathic support and trustworthy guidance. Schwab Learning services are delivered through two websites -- one designed specifically for parents at http://www.SchwabLearning.org and another created expressly for kids ages 8-12 at http://www.SparkTop.org. A Spanish version of the website is available at http://schwablearning.org/espanol/. Photos accompanying this Press Release are the property of Don Johnston Incorporated and may only be used and/or published as accompanying photos with the information found in this release or with specific written approval from Don Johnston or members of his marketing staff. Don Johnston Incorporated | |
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