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White House·Statement·about 23 hours ago

Read Across America Day: National Literacy Celebration

Key Points

  • The President and First Lady issued a message to celebrate Read Across America Day, an annual event that encourages students, parents, and teachers to focus on the importance of reading at home and in school.
  • The message highlights how famous American writings, such as the Federalist Papers and books by Mark Twain, have shaped the country's history and continue to inspire young people to think independently and dream big.
  • To support these goals, the Department of Education provided $256 million to American schools last December to help improve reading programs in classrooms across the country.
  • The administration emphasizes that strong reading skills are essential for a child's future success and describes literacy as a key part of building a prosperous future for the nation.

Source Information

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White House Statement

Official Title

The President and First Lady’s Message on Read Across America Day

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