Innovative Reading Grant

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Established in 2006, the $2,500 AASL Innovative Reading Grant supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children which motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers.

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The deadline for the AASL 2012 Awards and Grants season has passed. Watch for notifications of this year’s recipients in early April. The AASL 2013 Awards and Grants season will open July 1, 2012.

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Past Recipients

Year Awardee
2012 Kristine Klopp
Lindbergh Elementary School, Madison, Wis.
2011  Shanna Miles
Tech High School, Atlanta, Ga.
2010 Myra Oleynik
Bower Hill Elementary School, Venetia, Pa.
2009 Cathleen Friedmann
Metairie Park Country Day School, Metairie, La.
2008 Barbara Powell-Schager
Big Shanty Intermediate School, Kennesaw, Ga.
2007 Nancy Baumann
Barnett Shoals Elementary School, Athens, Ga.