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Literacy Initiative

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Why is STARS starting a Literacy Program?
Current research shows that making reading fun is one of the keys to helping kids learn and advance in reading. Kids on the Block is excited to offer schools a six-week literacy program focusing on that very idea of fun!

About the Program
Kids on the Block has been in the education business for more than 30 years. The six-week program starts with an educational puppetry presentation for the entire group of students. The presentation includes messages of choice when reading as well as the social and emotional aspects of the difficulties of being a reader that’s behind. The students work in small groups of no more than six and will even pair up to read with each other. Each reader will be given two books chosen for them and the third book of their choosing. Using puppets, educators, hardworking kids and a lot of compassion and enthusiasm, Kids on the Block is working to help students in Middle Tennessee to have bigger and brighter futures!

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STARS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, culture, religion or creed, socioeconomic status, language, age, sexual orientation, or national origin. No one shall be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any of STARS’ programs or activities. STARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This agency is funded, in part, by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Tennessee Department of Education and by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee.
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In accordance with Nashville Mayor Cooper’s request for those businesses able to work remotely, the STARS administrative office will be remote until Monday, January 25, 2021.  Stay safe!

 

STARS is committed to the HOPE, HEALTH, and CONNECTION of the youth, families, and communities we serve. Our counselors are able to provide tele-support during these unprecedented times.

If you would like to learn more about these services, even if your school is not currently served by STARS, please contact us directly for an initial assessment.

For further resources, please contact any of the following support providers:

• Youth Villages Mobile Crisis: 1-866-791-9222
• TN Statewide Crisis Services: 1-855-CRISIS-1 (or 1-855-274-7471)
• National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255
• Text HOME to 741741
• National HOPE Line Network: 1-800-442-4673
• 2-1-1 Help Line: http://tn211.mycommunitypt.com/

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