reading bridges

Reading Bridges, a family literacy initiative, offers the newspaper as a common teaching tool to bridge the learning gap between school and home. Families read, learn and discuss issues together using the newspaper and a wealth of educationally sound activities published by the Boston Herald In Education Program.

Herald in Education resources are curriculum based and designed to support learners of all ages in both classroom and home environments. They are free of charge. All you need is the daily Boston Herald. Click the logo to see what's available.

2008-2009 Projects

		Celebrate National Family Literacy Month Month of November Activities to help you celebrate National Family Literacy Month.

		The Presidential Election Series Begins September 16th This 7-part in-paper series first explains the process of electing a president – from caucuses to primary elections, to national conventions – and then examines the challenges of the presidency. The series concludes with a look at today’s candidates and issues in order to help students decide who they would choose as president. A teacher guide, Election 2008, accompanies the series and contains thought-provoking supplemental activities using the newspaper. It includes a mock election kit for the purpose of holding a classroom or school election. Schools will have the option of participating in this historic National Student Mock Election by sending their results to the JFK library on October 30th. Details will be provided. Mock election kit included – students participate in this historic election.

		Unity Through Diversity Baseball Brings the Community Together In paper series – Begins in April Baseball unites people of different nations, races and ethnic backgrounds – and it unites fans as a community. It can teach the strengths of diversity and the values of teamwork. AND it’s just plain fun! This special series will give students the opportunity to explore their differences through concrete math, writing, and science activities – all by examining the game of baseball and its unique way of uniting a community. Grades 4-10