Literacy skills to be woven throughout curriculum

As the saying goes, reading is fundamental.

Center Grove Community School Corporation officials in Indidana are taking that to heart with a renewed emphasis on literacy. When school resumes August 13, students will find literacy and vocabulary lessons woven into virtually every subject.

"We really believe literacy is the touchstone for everything that follows in their lives," said Lisa Plank, West Grove Elementary principal. In addition to boosting reading comprehension and fluency, Plank said she hopes students learn that "reading is an enjoyable pastime." Read more in The Indianapolis Star online.