By: Kristyn Hunt Cathey, APR – Director of Communications
Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998. The goal of the day, which falls on the birthday of beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, is designed to support literacy and promote the importance of reading to children of all ages.
Rusty Scenac, United Way Board member, reading “Cat in the Hat” to Cindy Botting’s first grade class. United Way also handed out books to the class. Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman.
Goose Creek CISD elementary schools celebrated literacy the week of February 27th with various activities, including Dr. Seuss costume parades, classroom readings with district leaders and more. In a special twist, Travis Elementary School was one of several schools from around the country featured on the official Dr. Seuss Instagram page.