Family literacy

Barbara Bush Foundation Partners with Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens to Co-host Literacy Day

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation partnered with the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens to cohost the gardens' 15th annual Literacy Day on Monday, November 14. The gathering immersed more than 200 students from local Title I schools in a fun, engaging day of reading-focused programming.

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  • "The mission of Literacy Day is specifically designed to inspire every student to embrace the impact of becoming a lifelong reader," said Frances Fisher, board chairwoman for Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.
  • "In our 15th year of hosting this very special event, we are proud to partner with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.
  • About the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens: The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a non-profit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982).

Barbara Bush Foundation and Worldreader Launch New Multigenerational Reading Collection: ReadLife Bookshelf

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Worldreader have partnered to release ReadLife Bookshelf, a new multigenerational reading collection for adults, children, and educators.

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  • Bilingual collection offers free access to high-quality digital books and resources for adults, children and educators
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Worldreader have partnered to release ReadLife Bookshelf , a new multigenerational reading collection for adults, children, and educators.
  • The ReadLife Bookshelf collection aims to promote equity and remove barriers that often prevent low-literate adults/parents from building their literacy skills by providing convenient online access to engaging, relevant reading materials.
  • Learners and instructors can access the ReadLife Bookshelf collection across all their devices and platforms, thanks to Worldreader's low-cost digital reading solution, BookSmart.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation Relaunches its Award-Winning Reading Mentorship Program to Mark 20th Anniversary

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation is pleased to mark the 20th anniversary of its award-winning Teen Trendsetters® reading mentoring program.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation is pleased to mark the 20th anniversary of its award-winning Teen Trendsetters reading mentoring program.
  • The program began in 2002, under the leadership of then-Florida Governor Jeb Bush, with 30 students in five Florida counties.
  • During the 2021-2022 school year, the Barbara Bush Foundation operated Teen Trendsetters programs in Florida, Maine, Maryland and Texas.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation Announces New Board and Investment Committee Members

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the following recent appointments to its Board of Directors and its Investment Committee.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the following recent appointments to its Board of Directors and its Investment Committee.
  • "I'm proud to welcome these new members and I look forward to working alongside them to support the Barbara Bush Foundation's vital work."
  • The Barbara Bush Foundation's Investment Committee is a seasoned group of national finance experts that provides counsel on the management of the nonprofit's investment portfolio.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation Relaunches Corporate Advisory Council

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation is pleased to announce the relaunch of its Corporate Advisory Council, with founding members representing some of the nation's leading corporations in the finance, energy, health, retail and telecommunications sectors.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation is pleased to announce the relaunch of its Corporate Advisory Council, with founding members representing some of the nation's leading corporations in the finance, energy, health, retail and telecommunications sectors.
  • "Our founder, Barbara Bush, established the original Corporate Advisory Council more than 30 years ago, calling on the nation's top business leaders to contribute their expertise to the cause of literacy," said British A. Robinson, President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation.
  • I'm pleased to join this esteemed group in providing industry insights to support the important work of the Barbara Bush Foundation."
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation and Digital Promise Release New Digital Literacy Resource Guide

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Digital Promise have partnered to release a new resource guide, "Promoting Digital Literacy for Adult Learners," to support educators, tutors and mentors who are working with adult learners on building digital literacy skills. The guide was introduced to an audience of adult education leaders and practitioners at the Coalition on Adult Basic Education's national conference in Seattle today.

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  • SEATTLE, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Digital Promise have partnered to release a new resource guide, " Promoting Digital Literacy for Adult Learners ," to support educators, tutors and mentors who are working with adult learners on building digital literacy skills.
  • The Barbara Bush Foundation and Digital Promise partnered to create the resource guide to meet the growing professional development needs of adult educators, large employers, workplaces and volunteers who work with adult learners specifically in digital literacy.
  • As such, adult learners must have access to powerful learning experiences that prioritize digital literacy," said Digital Promise President and CEO Jean-Claude Brizard.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation Receives $1.6 Million Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $1.6 million from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support implementation of the National Action Plan for Adult Literacy.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $1.6 million from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support implementation of the National Action Plan for Adult Literacy.
  • We are very proud to partner with the Barbara Bush Foundation on this effort," said Torr, who also serves as a member of the Barbara Bush Foundation's board of directors.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently announced a commitment of approximately $5 million in grants to five national organizations working to address the critical literacy needs identified in its newly released State of American Literacy Report .
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

SXSW EDU Panelists Discuss the Role of Technology in Addressing Low Literacy

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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The panel, Envisioning the Future of Adult Literacy, brought together industry leaders to discuss how innovative technology tools are being used to help address low literacy in America a challenge that impacts more than 54% of American adults.

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  • The panel, Envisioning the Future of Adult Literacy, brought together industry leaders to discuss how innovative technology tools are being used to help address low literacy in America a challenge that impacts more than 54% of American adults.
  • "Edtech is a powerful way to help adult learners span the digital divide and experience a new world of learning.
  • It removes the stigma and shame associated with low literacy and can break multigenerational cycles," stated Robinson.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy President and CEO Addresses the Connection Between Literacy and Equity in SXSW EDU Panel

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, British A. Robinson, spoke today in a panel at the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, British A. Robinson, spoke today in a panel at the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival.
  • The panel, Literacy: The Key to Equity and Economic Recovery, featured leading experts in literacy and finance ina discussion on how improving literacy rates can lift families out of poverty and drive economic recovery.
  • President and CEO British A. Robinson will also participate in a second panel at the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival, Envisioning the Future of Adult Literacy, on Thursday, March 10.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Hosts National Celebration of Reading

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TheBarbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted its2021 National Celebration of Reading onThursday, October 21, 2021, at theJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Artsin Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TheBarbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted its2021 National Celebration of Reading onThursday, October 21, 2021, at theJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Artsin Washington, D.C.
  • The Barbara Bush Foundation hosted the National Celebration of Reading, emceed by Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart, to promote awareness of low literacy in the United States and raise support for the Foundation's work providing family literacy services to parents and children across the United States.
  • Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush, and honorary chair of the Barbara Bush Foundation.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.