Testimonials
Professionals
- "The simplest most innovative motivational reading tool to come
along in years." - Ron Pederson (Principal)
- "The learning library/RAW program is a great opportunity for
my students to get the exact level of book that they need to be reading...every
night at home. I love the program because it isn't time consuming
and my students love it! It is a great way to get parents involved as
well. I highly recommend the RAW program to any school. It is a great
opportunity to create highly motivated and energetic readers."
- Lisa Dornack (1st Grade Teacher)
- The learning library provides "books at kids' level to check
out" and there is a "small enough selection so they're not
overwhelmed. The kids are happy to get books and parent volunteers have
learned lots." - Sharon Knapp (Reading Teacher)
- "An excellent student motivator. The best part about this program
is its flexibility." - Kim Gavin (3rd Grade Teacher)
Parents
- "This is an excellent program - please continue it indefinetly.
Because the books were considered "home-work" by our daughter,
we read a new book every night. Her reading level increased dramatically
once she started bringing books home evey night. Both parents read with
her. It is a valuable program...it is constructive to have a sequential
program to follow. Thanks and keep it up!!"
- "Yes! We thought the Learning Library is a great idea!
Our son was excited to read all the books he brought home and it helped
for him to write the title and a sentence about the book. We hope it
continues. We wish it could be open on Saturday a.m. in summer."
- Katy
- "We enjoyed having a new book every night that was selected by
the student. He enjoys reading his own selections more than mine!!"
- "I really appreciated the RAW program because my daughter was
excited to read the RAW book she brought home. The booklets let us keep
track of her progress and made us talk about the book she read. Often
times we would have to re-read the story so she could remember what
she read. We can see that her printing and sentence writing has improved,
too. We also like the state facts and information."
- "My son needed this program as he no longer felt it important
to keep reading at home. When this program started at school, he became
motivated to find books to read, was proud to show us his certificate
and sticker he earned, and is still reading. He understands once again
that it is important to keep reading."
- "I think the program is very good. It encouraged my daughter
to read more."
- "I enjoyed the program, as did my daughter. It allowed her to
pick books that were at her level. She would get discouraged very easily
with regular books. It also allowed her to gain confidence with each
level as she went along. I would like to continue the program this summer."
Students
- "Dear Teachers, I love the RAW program. I like the last
book I read the most." - Joshua A. (1st Grade)
- "I like the new facts we learn about the countries. They
are fun and interesting!" - Erin (3rd Grade)
- "The RAW program is fun to do because you learn more words instead
of skipping them." - Karen (3rd Grade)
- "I like to read. It is fun to read. It is fun. Reading takes
you around the world. The learning library takes you places. They are
all fun books. Other kids would like the learning library at their school."
- Hannah B. (1st Grade)
- "It's great - I really like doing it. I will do it sometimes
this summer, but more next year!"
- "It's fun to read the different books." - Alex (3rd
Grade)
