Medford, Ore. — The children’s literacy nonprofit, ‘SMART Reading’, which stands for Start Making A Reader Today, is seeking volunteer readers who will be placed at a Jackson or Josephine County elementary school or preschool to read with children on ...
Many nonprofit organizations that serve our community need volunteers. This week we are featuring the SMART Readers program, this is a great opportunity to help children build confidence, literacy skills, and a love for reading. SMART reading provides a meaningful ...
MEDFORD, ORE. –The SMART Reading Program is hosting a virtual read-a-thon on Friday. It’s all part of “Oregon Reads Aloud,” a fundraiser to provide one book for each student the non-profit serves. There’s will be hundreds of readers including Dateline’s ...
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A mentoring program aimed at helping kids learn to read is alive and well in Klamath Falls. A celebration was held Wednesday at Stearns Elementary School for the “Start Making A Reader Today,” or “SMART,” program. ...
SALEM, Ore. – The state’s budget writers revealed this week just how deep cuts may go if new revenue can’t be found, and education could be taking a big hit. Oregon is facing a $1.6 billion budget shortfall. The writers’ ...
Medford, Ore. — A ground breaking reading program celebrated its anniversary on Tuesday. It’s called “Start Making A Reader Today” – also known as the SMART program. It marked its 25-year anniversary at Washington Elementary School on Tuesday and Senator Ron Wyden ...