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Williston Elementary students, teachers highlight return of Accelerated Reader program
Summary
Teachers and students described the Accelerated Reader program’s return at Williston Elementary and a community-funded AR store that staff say is increasing reading motivation; staff said the program cost roughly $3,000–$5,000 and was funded this year from internal principal funds with community donations for incentives.
Williston Elementary staff and students told the Levy County School Board that the school has restored the Accelerated Reader (AR) program and is using it to build reading stamina and enthusiasm rather than tying AR to grades.
A school presenter described how the program was reintroduced this year and emphasized that it is intended to develop ‘‘a love of reading’’ rather than be used as a graded requirement. The presenter said students select books that…
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