Raleigh Midtown Kiwanis Brings Dictionaries and Values to North Ridge Students
Raleigh Midtown Kiwanis Brings Dictionaries and Values to North Ridge Students On April 11, 2024, four members of the Raleigh Midtown Kiwanis Club in North Carolina visited North Ridge Elementary School to present 140 third-grade students with their very own personal dictionaries. As part of the club’s participation in the Dictionary Project, each of the school’s seven third-grade classrooms received a dedicated visit. During... Read More
Wakeman Grange #1399 Continues Literacy Legacy in Ohio Schools
Wakeman Grange #1399 Continues Literacy Legacy in Ohio Schools In Wakeman, Ohio, Wakeman Grange #1399 recently distributed personal dictionaries to third grade students at both Western Reserve Elementary School and Trinity Christian Academy. This ongoing effort is part of the Grange’s participation in the Dictionary Project, a national program aimed at empowering young learners with essential language tools. The Wakeman Grange launched its Words... Read More
Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 Delivers the Gift of Words to St. John’s Third Graders
Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 Delivers the Gift of Words to St. John’s Third Graders In Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 continued its support of local education by presenting personal dictionaries to every third-grade student at St. John’s Catholic School. This initiative, now in its second year, is part of the nationwide Dictionary Project aimed at promoting literacy and language development among young... Read More
The Dictionary Project Brings the Gift of Words to Berlin Elementary School
The Dictionary Project Brings the Gift of Words to Berlin Elementary School In Berlin, New Hampshire, every third-grade student at Berlin Elementary School received a personal dictionary, thanks to a generous donation from The Dictionary Project. This literacy initiative aims to equip young learners with a foundational resource that supports vocabulary growth, reading comprehension, and lifelong learning. Faculty and students expressed excitement and gratitude... Read More
Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park Brings the Gift of Words to Local Students
Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park Brings the Gift of Words to Local Students Since 2004, the Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park in New Jersey has partnered with The Dictionary Project to promote literacy and a lifelong love of learning. This year, under the leadership of Club President Donna Eleazar, the club distributed hundreds of personal dictionaries to third-grade students at elementary schools in Roselle... Read More
Rotary Club of Kingman Route 66 Empowers Students with Dictionaries
Rotary Club of Kingman Route 66 Empowers Students with Dictionaries Since 2006, the Rotary Club of Kingman Route 66 in Arizona has proudly partnered with The Dictionary Project to promote literacy in Kingman and surrounding communities. Over the past 18 years, the club has gifted more than 13,000 dictionaries to third-grade students—giving each child a personal tool to improve vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension.... Read More
Ravena Grange Spreads the Power of Words to Third Graders in New York
Ravena Grange Spreads the Power of Words to Third Graders in New York📍 Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School – Ravena, NY Since 2005, Ravena Grange #1457 in New York has been planting the seeds of literacy through its long-running partnership with The Dictionary Project. Through their “Words for Thirds” initiative, members of the Grange deliver personal dictionaries to every third-grade student at Pieter B.... Read More
Preserving a Sacred Language: Ngardi to English Dictionary Launches After 40 Years of Work
Ngardi Elders Publish New Dictionary to Keep Language Alive A new Ngardi to English Dictionary is helping preserve the language of the Ngardi people of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. This effort is the result of nearly 40 years of work by Elders and the Ngardi-speaking community of Central Australia. A Community-Led Language Project Marie Mudgedell, along with Tom Ennever, Lee Cataldi, and... Read More
What Dictionary Labels Like ‘Slang,’ ‘Dated,’ and ‘Regional’ Really Mean
What Dictionary Labels Like ‘Slang,’ ‘Dated,’ and ‘Regional’ Really Mean When third-grade students receive a personal dictionary through The Dictionary Project, they aren’t just getting a tool for spelling or vocabulary. They’re gaining access to a rich resource full of history, cultural insight, and context—especially if they understand dictionary labels. These small terms—like slang, dated, regional, offensive, or archaic—appear throughout dictionary entries and help... Read More