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Newburgh board launches "Portrait of a Graduate" reading initiative for second graders
Summary
The Newburgh City School District board approved a monthly series of board member read‑aloud visits to second‑grade classrooms beginning late January to support literacy and reinforce the district's portrait of a learner; staff will publish sign‑ups and selected books for educator approval.
Board President John DeRay announced a district reading initiative the board will carry out from late January through June aimed at strengthening second‑grade literacy and connecting the board more directly with classrooms. "Second grade ... it's when students are moving from learning to read to reading to learn," DeRay said, explaining the program will pair a selected book with a brief 2–3 minute classroom conversation about skills such as teamwork,…
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