FRESH Reads
Abstract
The life of a military affiliated student can be filled with the adventure of new places, people, and experiences, but also with the stresses of frequent moves, deployments, separations, and adjustments. Challenges faced by these students can be minimized through the academic and social/emotional support provided in extra-curricular reading programs. Students need the ability to self-select reading materials from a broad range of diverse texts that address academic goals and interests as well as self-help works focused on personal needs and challenges. Activities that facilitate deep connections with text will improve reading comprehension, reading stamina, and encourage positive lifelong reading habits. F.R.E.S.H. Reads will offer opportunities in-school, after-school, and during the summer for students to engage in activities that support: Exploration of career interests in STEM and other areas, Collaborative work to solve real-world problems within the community and beyond, Tackling "tough topics" through books to support social and emotional well-being, and Promote reading as a life skill for learning and pleasure. F.R.E.S.H. Reads will focus on Hoke County students in elementary through high school. The project will include themed in-school and after-school meetings and clubs; project-based learning modules and engineering design challenges addressing real world issues that incorporate literature and informational texts; a "Back to School" Reading Camp focusing on research-based reading success strategies, study skills, stress management, and building relationships around books. Success will be measured by quantitative and/or qualitative measures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Oct 06, 2022
- Source ID
- HE12542210024
Entities
People
- Karen Nichols
Organizations
- Department of Defense Education Activity
- United States Department of Defense