Literacy Initiatives
The Network Knowledge Educator Team's committment to education is making a difference. This year, the team reached over 1,500 children and their families each month. Over 13,000 books were distributed to children in the central and western Illinois region. Educational and supplemental materials were provided for teachers, caregivers and parents to enhance the program in the classroom and at home. "Our goal is to get books in the hands of children so that they learn that reading is fun and can be shared in the home with friends and family", says Sue Lovdahl, Director of Education for Network Knowledge. "Each year we have the privilege of witnessing the children's learning progress first-hand. In the beginning of the schoolyear, the students are often unfamiliar with how to properly handle books and rush to pick out their favorite pages. By the end of the year, they carefully peruse their books, taking their time to find that perfect page. It is a very rewarding experience for everyone." We especially thank our area sponsors for helping to make these projects possible. For more information about our education initiatives, please contact Sue Lovdahl at 217-483-7887.