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Board of Directors Announced for 2011-12
Click here to read our latest eNews announcing our Board of Directors for 2011-12. Just three years young, K is for Kids’ founder, Karen Clawson, notes that the upcoming year will see the Foundation continue to keep growth bridled for the vibrant powerhouse while it […]Read More…
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Holiday Book Drive Begins at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Waterside Shops in Naples, benefiting K is for Kids
The Holiday Book Drive benefiting K is for Kids by Barnes & Noble at Waterside Shops has begun! Through December 31st, please consider giving the gift that lasts forever, as you help transport children into new worlds, meet new friends, and enjoy new adventures. […]Read More…
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Immokalee Students, Happy for School Library’s New Books, Thank K is for Kids
Students at Village Oaks Elementary in Immokalee share their joy and appreciation upon seeing some of their favorite books in their school library, purchased with funds donated by K is for Kids Foundation. Video by Stephanie Griffin, media specialist.Read More…
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Gulf Coast High School Students Encourage Children to Power Up With Reading for K is for Kids
GCHS’ Sharks varsity football players team up with TV Production Team 3 students to encourage children to “tackle a book” and power up with reading in this student produced video for K is for Kids. Read GCHS Senior Doris Sacacian’s story about the collaboration here or […]Read More…
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LOCAL SUPER HERO STRIKES AGAIN!
K is for Kids donates a book to all students who take the reading pledge at Golden Terrace Elementary Intermediate though our Rising Readers program.Read More…
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“Power Up With Reading” Pep Rally
Golden Terrace Elementary Intermediate School students get a special treat this week, thanks to media specialist, Tiffany Weeks: a “Power Up With Reading” Pep Rally will be held on October 13th, and it’s set to get the kids cheering about reading while challenging them […]Read More…
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RISING READERS Literacy Program Launches
K is for Kids is rolling out its new literacy program, RISING READERS. The initiative will help support media specialists’ efforts to encourage students to read more and advance their reading fluency while recognizing students’ reading achievements.Read More…
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New Books Donated to Ten School Libraries Serving Children Most In Need throughout Collier County
Ten school libraries were given new books for their students to check out plus more to take home and keep at the first Media Specialists meeting held at Gulf Coast High School on September 22nd, thanks to K is for Kids Foundation.Read More…
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K is For Kids Welcomes Board Member Chuck Ardezzone
CEO and owner of IntroubleZone Productions, a nationally recognized video production company, and SWFL Charity TV, Chuck Ardezzone is a seasoned actor with exceptional movie and television acting, producing and directing credits.Read More…
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Immokalee Child Care Children Get a Special Visit
Preschoolers at Immokalee Child Care received a special visit from K is for Kids recently when its Founder & Executive Director Karen Clawson came to visit them accompanied by her husband, K is for Kids Director and Lumension CEO, Pat Clawson.Read More…
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