The Detroit Reading Corps is having a reading rally on Saturday March 2 to gain more volunteers and bring awareness to the need to help children with their reading. The rally is at Renaissance High School in Detroit from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. A training session will follow from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. At the rally volunteers can find out more information on the program and sign up to help children. The commitment is one hour a day, 30 minutes per child, one day a week, or every other week. The corps currently have more than 700 volunteers.
In 2010 Detroit's reading scores were the worst in the nation, but with the help of the Detroit Reading Corps and its volunteers, MEAP reading scores have increased. "We've been with the program since it started and to see how the kids develop over the years is just so rewarding," said Kimberly Lowell-Leverett, Community Relations, Compuware Corporation and volunteer.
Renaissance High School is located at 6565 W. Outer Drive in Detroit.
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According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that 3.5 million children are bitten by dogs each year, and most victims are children under the age of 9.
According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that 3.5 million children are bitten by dogs each year, and most victims are children under the age of 9.
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Bestselling author Brad Thor is in town for the annual Metro Detroit Book and Author Society luncheon. But before the event, he stopped by FOX 2 News Morning to talk about his upcoming novel, "Hidden Order."
Bestselling author Brad Thor is in town for the annual Metro Detroit Book and Author Society luncheon. But before the event, he stopped by FOX 2 News Morning to talk about his upcoming novel, "Hidden Order."
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When it comes to live performances, Kid Rock seems to prefer the real thing. Rock slammed lip-synchers when he took the stage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
When it comes to live performances, Kid Rock seems to prefer the real thing. The Detroit rocker slammed lip-synchers when he took the stage to present the award for Top Rap Song of the year at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night.
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A touching moment on the mound in Tampa Bay. A military father fresh home from Afghanistan surprised his daughter during the first pitch of Thursday night's Red Sox vs. Rays game.
A touching moment on the mound in Tampa Bay. A military father fresh home from Afghanistan surprised his daughter during the first pitch of Thursday night's Red Sox vs. Rays game.
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