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Dear Colleagues:
Student success is extremely important both inside and outside of the classroom. As a teacher, I have always tried to help students make connections between what they are doing in class and how it relates to their everyday lives. Making this connection is essential for students to understand what they are learning.  It is similar to the process of putting a jigsaw puzzle together.
Sometimes the process of piecing the puzzle together can be slow, but the combined use of technology and various methods of delivery can enable students to see how all the pieces fit. The realization of these relationships is the key to understanding the big picture.
Our organization provides us the opportunity to work as a team to research the concepts and practices that can effectively help students tackle challenging reading and writing assignments, build their confidence and motivation, and master learning strategies that will serve them well no matter where they decide to go or what they decide to do.
Learning is about so much more than what someone knows. Learning is about discovering who you are, what you want, and how to achieve your goals. With your support, we can continue to help our students discover these things for themselves.
Sincerely, Patti Levine-Brown President Florida College Reading Council |