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WEEKLY NEWS 1: Scholastic Recognizes Nine Readers!

Scholastic Recognizes Nine READ 180(R) All-Star Award Recipients for Learning to Read, Staying in School and Improving Academic Performance

Today, nine students in grades 4 through 12 from schools nationwide have proven that it's never too late to learn to read and thrive in school. From Providence, RI to Fresno, CA, these students, with the help of their passionate teachers, have overcome the myriad of obstacles that had prevented them from reading and achieving academic success.

Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced the winners of the fourth annual READ 180(R) All-Star Awards, created to honor adolescents nationwide who have learned to read despite formidable odds. As a result, these students are staying in school and turning their lives around, offering inspiration to their peers nationwide.

While the recipients of the awards range in age, location and background, they shared the common experience of all older struggling readers -- low reading skills resulting in low self-esteem and low achievement levels. Some of the award winners faced additional hurdles: learning English as a second language, special education classification or physical and emotional challenges. Now, they have each accomplished something remarkable -- raising their reading scores, feeling more confident in class, better attendance, testing out of special education classes, even winning a district-wide spelling bee -- and they all have plans to attend college.

"These READ 180 All-Stars prove that it's never too late for students to learn to read so that they can stay in school, graduate and contribute in the workplace and in the world. Their achievements are hard won and their success in school offers hope to millions of other struggling readers," said Margery Mayer, President, Scholastic Education. "We salute all of the students nominated as READ 180 All-Stars because the true reward is already theirs -- they have learned to read and opened up a world of possibilities for a bright future."

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