Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. Research has shown that children who are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school. The Univerisity of Southern Mississippi will celebrate Read Across America by going to four local schools and after school programs.

READ ACROSS AMERICA SCHEDULE

Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:30 p.m.: Oceola McCarty After School Program

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:30 a.m.: Hawkins Elementary

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4 p.m.: Aldersgate After School Program

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9 a.m.: Grace Christian School

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:00 p.m.: Pace Head Start

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