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Empowering Young Readers and Spreading the Joy of Literacy

Students deserve to read books that help to understand our differences and lived experiences. Check out Read Across America’s 2023-2024 calendar for diverse stories to read at any grade level.
Image is of President Jones at Utica EMS
President Jones with young readers at Utica EMS

Let's Read Across America

The Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) is actively participating in this year's Read Across America campaign with great enthusiasm. Recently, MAE members visited young readers at Van Winkle Elementary and Hazelhurst Middle School, delighting the students by reading to them. Additionally, MAE has generously donated a new Little Library to the students at Utica EMS, further promoting access to books and fostering a love for reading among children.

Image of President Jones reading with students at Northside Elementary
President Jones reading with students at Northside Elementary
Image of President Jones reading with students at Northside Elementary
President Jones visits with students at Northside Elementary
Image of President Jones reading with students at Northside Elementary
President Jones reading with students at Northside Elementary
Image of MAE President Jones visiting with Hazelhurst Middle School
MAE President Jones visits with Hazelhurst Middle School
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President Jones shares a book with young readers at Van Winkle Elementary.

Quote byMAE President Erica Jones with young readers at Utica EMS

MAE encourages everyone to join in spreading the joy of reading and empowering young readers.
—MAE President Erica Jones with young readers at Utica EMS
Image is of President Jones at Utica EMS
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Students deserve to read books that help to understand our differences and lived experiences. Check out Read Across America’s 2023-2024 calendar for diverse stories to read at any grade level.
 

CREATE & CELEBRATE a nation of diverse readers

Mississippi Association of Educators

President Erica Jones stands outside with smiling students with a Free Little Library.
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The Educator: Spring 2024

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