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Literacy Voices Round-up: Friday the 13th Edition

Fri, 11/13/2009 - 15:32 — ncfladmin

Race to the Top Fund
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education released the final application for the Race to the Top funds for which states can apply.  If you want to know more about the Race to the Top Fund’s massive investment in on our nation’s education system, check out these stories from NPR, USA Today, and the Chicago Tribune.  You can also get specific details on this program at http://www.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop/index.html
 
10 ways to boost your brain
This story isn’t connected to family literacy, but this Friday let’s all do a little to boost our brain power. And since we are heading into the weekend, it’s a perfect time to try out #2: get enough sleep!
  
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The movie based on Roald Dahl’s novel opens in select theaters Friday (opens everywhere on Thanksgiving).

 Fuzzy Slippers, Coffee, and Sneaking in the Library
Terry’s column on Booklights this week has some great tips for making the most out of a family trip to the library.

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