When Verbs Confuse, Dictionaries Clarify – But Not Without Drama
When Verbs Confuse, Dictionaries Clarify – But Not Without Drama In a witty and relatable piece titled “A Word, Please,” grammar expert June Casagrande dives into a surprising discovery: Merriam-Webster has been quietly updating how it displays verb forms—potentially making readers doubt their memory. What she frames as “dictionary gaslighting” actually highlights the evolving role dictionaries play in making language accessible. For readers and... Read More
Volunteers For Literacy of Habersham County Delivers Dictionaries and Graduation Dreams
Volunteers For Literacy of Habersham County Delivers Dictionaries and Graduation Dreams Volunteers For Literacy of Habersham County (VFL) brought excitement, smiles, and educational inspiration to over 600 third-grade students in the Habersham County School System this September through their annual partnership with The Dictionary Project. Each student received a personal dictionary and a pen inscribed with their high school graduation year — 2034. Dressed... Read More
Wallkill East Rotary Club Contributes Dictionaries to Students in Pine Bush, NY
Wallkill East Rotary Club Contributes Dictionaries to Students in Pine Bush, NY For the 16th consecutive year, the Wallkill East Rotary Club has partnered with The Dictionary Project to distribute personal dictionaries to third-grade students in Pine Bush, New York. This year’s event was filled with excitement, gratitude, and a special life lesson. Rotarian Bill Basset shared a memorable moment from the delivery: “I... Read More
Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club Provides Dictionaries for Students
Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club Provides Dictionaries for Students Since 2008, the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project, giving young learners the tools they need to explore language and literacy. Originally distributing dictionaries to 4th graders, the club later shifted its focus to 3rd grade students — and has now provided more than 400 dictionaries annually to students in the... Read More
North South Foundation Provides Dictionaries at National Finals Event
North South Foundation Provides Dictionaries at National Finals Event A big thank you goes out to Harshil Garg and the North South Foundation, who generously donated dictionaries to students attending the NorthSouth National Finals Event. Their support not only enhanced the event but also reinforced the importance of literacy and educational access for all students. By providing each finalist with their own personal dictionary,... Read More
Rotarians Donate Dictionaries to the Students of Bunkie, Louisiana
Rotarians Donate Dictionaries to the Students of Bunkie, Louisiana As part of their 100th anniversary celebration in 2025, the Bunkie Rotary Club reaffirmed its commitment to literacy by donating dictionaries to third-grade students in Bunkie, Louisiana. Students at St. Anthony School and Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy each received a personal copy of a dictionary thanks to the Rotary Club’s partnership with The Dictionary Project.... Read More
Korean War Veteran Donates Dictionaries to Every Third Grader in Shasta County
Korean War Veteran Donates Dictionaries to All Third Graders in Shasta County Dick Wilkerson, Commander of the Korean War Veterans Association in Shasta County, California, has made a meaningful contribution to local education by donating a personal dictionary to every third-grade student in the county. A strong believer in literacy and youth empowerment, Wilkerson took action to support young learners by equipping them with... Read More
Dictionary Project Grows in the Philippines
Bringing Words to Life: Dictionary Project Grows in the Philippines On the small island of Camiguin, Philippines, a literacy movement is making a lasting impact—one dictionary at a time. The Friends of the Binunsaran Library, a nonprofit organization registered in Massachusetts, has expanded its involvement with The Dictionary Project by delivering personal dictionaries to children in remote elementary schools across the island. In 2023,... Read More
Rotary Club of Wellington Donates Illustrated Dictionaries to Wellesley Park Students
Rotary Club of Wellington Donates Illustrated Dictionaries to Wellesley Park Students The Rotary Club of Wellington recently visited Wellesley Park Primary School to gift third-grade students with copies of the Usborne Illustrated Dictionary 4 Life, a colorful and comprehensive learning tool designed to boost literacy and curiosity in young minds. The visit, which took place during lunchtime, gave Rotarians the opportunity to interact with... Read More
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