From Maine to California, readers made March 2 a day to remember. Not only was it the 70th anniversary of the National Education Association\u2019s Read Across America, the day also marked what would have been the 100th birthday of Theodor Geisel, better known to millions around the world as Dr. Seuss.
\nReaders \u2013 young and old \u2013 from all walks of life have jumped on the reading bandwagon with more flair and creativity than ever before. Politicians from both sides of the aisle will join sports celebrities, recording stars, actors of stage and screen, firefighters and police officers to create a reading day that would have made the good doctor smile.
\nTeachers, librarians, school professionals and business people all made sure that yesterday, the focus was on reading.
\n\u201cThat focus,\u201d says NEA President Reg Weaver, \u201cmeans good things for our nation\u2019s kids.\u201d
\nNEA\u2019s Read Across America is a party with a purpose \u2013 to show young people that reading not only is the gateway to success in school, but that it\u2019s fun as well.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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