The mission of the Rising Star Baptist Church Summer Youth Program is to provide a safe and fun-filled environment that promotes education, health, fellowship, and teamwork among the community and the Rising Star family. And while all of that is true, one purpose stands above Rev. Ralph W. Emerson, Jr.
The aim of Clayton Youth Enrichment has always been in the name. Youth. Enrichment. So, it comes as no surprise that Clayton’s summer program, an extension of the organization’s TEA-funded 21st Century initiative, falls right in line with the positive and productive efforts being done year-round.
After 30 years of service, something inside of Loretta Burns told her she hadn’t done enough. And for a career military woman who transitioned to the federal government, the pull to do more sent her on a different path. The road was paved with obstacles and often with sleepless nights. It hasn’t been easy, but […] Read more
Joshua is pretty sure what reading means to him and his future. “I love reading because my brain needs to read more to get into middle school and high school,” said the 7-year-old Westcliff Elementary student during a midmorning snack break recently. In the simplest terms, he’s right. Joshua was one of 12 students participating […] Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas (June 28, 2019) – Read Fort Worth is undertaking the most ambitious service project in its history by assisting in the coordinated recruitment of at least 1,000 reading volunteers as part of a comprehensive reading volunteer initiative to support Fort Worth ISD, along with community partners Read2Win and Reading Partners. Recruitment for […] Read more
June 2019 Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE Message from Executive Director Anel Mercado Reading Volunteers Expanded Learning Child Wellness Story Time with Mayor Price ELA Corner: Early Learning Showcase FWISD Pre-K Registration Event Highlights: Tough Stars Give Back In the News Executive Director’s Message Summer is officially here! Things are really heating up at Read Fort […] Read more
May 2019 Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE Message from Executive Director Anel Mercado Alexander Montalvo joins staff as Engagement Coordinator Expanded Learning Update Reading Volunteers Update Child Wellness Update Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge ELA Corner: Larva and Day join Racial Equity Resolution passes in FWISD In the News: FWISD, Texas Wesleyan team up on Leadership Academy […] Read more
Bienvenidos a su Noticiero Familiar Esta publicación mensual está dedicada a las familias de nuestra comunidad. En cada una de las ediciones del Noticiero Familiar, les daremos las últimas noticias y consejos del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Fort Worth y nuestros amigos de toda la ciudad, que les serán de ayuda a usted y sus […] Read more
Welcome to Family Reader! Read Fort Worth’s monthly newsletter is dedicated to families in our community. In each edition of Family Reader, we’ll pass on the latest news and tips from Fort Worth ISD and our friends across the city to support you and your kids! Enjoy this month’s Family Reader and sign up here […] Read more
April 2019 Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE Message from Executive Director Anel Mercado Satoya Williams Joins Staff as Data Manager Summer Scholars Collaborative Update Reading Volunteers CAN Launched Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge ELA Corner: CLASS Project Lead Opening NCAA Readers Are Leaders Champion All Pro Dads Joins 100×25 In the News: Como Gets Shout Out From […] Read more