Partnering for Success Presented by: Eric Schmitt, Scholastic, Inc Literacy Partners

Scholastic Literacy Partners We have a National Literacy Crisis: Every school day in America 7,000 students drop out! Many large urban school districts are reporting drops out rates in excess of 70% for African American males! Only 1/3 of 8th grade students read at grade level! More than 1.6 million youths 18 & younger were arrested in 2006! 70% of unemployed Americans read at the two lowest reading levels! Parental literacy is one of the single most important indicators of a child’s success. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has concluded that youngsters whose parents are functionally illiterate are twice as likely to be functionally illiterate themselves. *Research and statistics provide by National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and Crimes in the U.S FBI Uniform Report.

Scholastic Literacy Partners We have a National Book Crisis: 61% of low income families do not own a single book! A typical middle class child enters 1st grade with 1,000 hours of being read to, while the low-income child averages 25 hours! By age four, children who live in poor families will have heard 32 million fewer words than children living in professional families! 80% of the preschools and after school programs serving at-risk children have no books! The only behavioral measure that correlates significantly with reading scores is the number of books in the home! *Research and statistics provided by Department of Education.

Scholastic Literacy Partners The researchers tell us: Access to an abundance of books at home as well as the classroom results in increased reading, motivation and reading achievement. -- Guthrie, Schafer, Von Secker & Alban Students provided with well designed libraries- read more, demonstrate more positive attitudes towards reading and score higher on standardized tests of reading achievement. -- NAEP, It’s not just about students literacy, its about their lives. -- Alfred Tatum, % of students stated that they picked out their favorite book. -- Yankelovich, 2008.

Scholastic Literacy Partners The experts are saying: Access to books is critical Books need to be: Appropriate Reading Level High interest and Engaging (Critical for at risk students) Make sure books are relevant to the kids Partner with schools, districts, and organizations to engage parents to support literacy and education. Typical “literate home” begins with a well-stocked bookshelf containing or more books. -- Cunningham & Allington, 1999

Scholastic Literacy Partners About Scholastic? Dick Robinson Greg Worrell Chairman President- Scholastic Classroom & Library Group- Literacy Partners

Scholastic Literacy Partners Scholastic’s Mission: Largest Publishers and distributor of Children’s book worldwide and a leader in educational technology and children’s media. Scholastic is deeply committed in supporting children around the world to read and learn. In every program we develop our goal is to entertain, engage and educator kids and parents. For over 87 years, teachers and parents have recognized Scholastic as the most trusted name in learning.

Scholastic Literacy Partners We created Scholastic’s Literacy Partners to Meet Today’ Challenges: A lack of access to books at home helps contribute to a massive achievement gap in reading and education The role of parents, family and child care providers in the academic success of our youth has increased 61% of low-income families have no children’s books in their homes (U.S. Department of Education) 80% of the preschool and after-school programs serving at-risk children have no books at all (U.S. Department of Education) In 2006, Scholastic and Yankelovich release Kids and Family Reading Report™, a groundbreaking study showing that kids’ reading drops off after age 8, and that parents can have a direct influence in getting children to read.

Scholastic Literacy Partners Scholastic Literacy Partnerships Literacy Partnerships “LP” is book discounting & distribution program that allows schools and other organizations to purchase deeply discounted books. Scholastic requires providing these books to children, at no cost, for the purpose of home ownership We believe in “More Books, To More Children” Our LP catalog is filled with Best-Selling, Award-Winning, High-Interest, Age-Appropriate books Up to 80% OFF Collections & Paperbacks + FREE Shipping allows our partners to s t r e t c h every single dollar The ability to customize and brand program & product offerings Our Goals Extend the Learning Environment into the Home Create a Text-Rich Environment at Home Provide Tools to Encourage & Facilitate Family Involvement Provide Motivational Activities Showing Children that Reading is FUN We define success annual by how many books we can distribute to children! Over 16 Million books were distributed in 2008!!!

Scholastic Literacy Partners Brand Recognition: Scholastic is recognized by the largest number of parents, kids, teachers and school administrators as a trusted brand for providing quality educational tools, media and entertainment. Unique Channel: Virtually 100% of K-12 schools, 97% of classrooms, and nearly every family in America have Scholastic products. Proven Resources: Scholastic is an 87–year old, $2 billion educational and entertainment organization with 10,000 employees worldwide focused on reaching parents, teachers, kids and teens. Scholastic’s powerful blend of integrated educational marketing and custom publishing services opens classroom doors and delivers access to teachers, their students and families, more than any other brand.

Scholastic Literacy Partners Scholastic makes a difference together with you and your community... Lee Y Seras – National Council of La Raza Read and Rise – National Urban League Pioneers My Time Kits – Volunteers of America Early Readers Club – United Way’s Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers/Big Sisters Real Men Read Mentor Program - Chicago Public Schools Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Reach Out and Read (ROAR) National Center for Family Literacy

Scholastic Literacy Partners Feel free to visit our website for additional information and free parent & teacher resources. Scholastic Literacy Partners website for quarterly specials and featured books. Pioneer’s LP number LP8103 For additional information or assistance in placing an order, pls feel free to contact: Eric SchmittBernadette LevyScholastic National Director of Strategic RelationshipsPioneer’s Sales Representative Ext. 382