After learning about The Dictionary Project in the late 90s, the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough decided to visit several local elementary schools and hand out personalized dictionaries. Little did they know, one... Read More

With the popularity of computer technology, users have become accustomed to Spell-check and autocorrect. Although these features are convenient for adults, they fail to teach young students how to identify and spell... Read More

Over the last eight years, the Rotary Club of Elizabeth, NJ has provided approximately 20,000 dictionaries to third grade students in the cities of Elizabeth and Hillside. This year, a new club... Read More

The Rotary Club of North Andover has participated in The Dictionary Project since 2008. Spearheading their program is a spunky retired teacher of 35 years, Barbara McGovern. This past fall McGovern wanted... Read More

Thanks to the members of the Greenfield Grange #807, receiving a dictionary has become a rite of passage for the third graders in Saratoga County. For over ten years, Greenfield Grangers have... Read More

Sponsors: When sponsors take the time to visit each classroom and present the dictionaries to the children, they have the opportunity to share with students the importance of learning dictionary skills, like... Read More