American Legion Furniture City Post 258 Boosts Literacy in Kent County, Michigan.
American Legion Furniture City Post 258 Boosts Literacy in Kent County, Michigan. Members of the American Legion Furniture City Post 258 continued their commitment to education and patriotism by distributing personal dictionaries to third-grade students at 10 schools across Kent County, Michigan. Each student not only received their own dictionary through The Dictionary Project, but also two bookmarks—one from the Legion featuring the Pledge... Read More
Kellogg Elks Lodge Inspires Lifelong Learning with Dictionary Donation in Idaho.
Kellogg Elks Lodge Inspires Lifelong Learning with Dictionary Donation in Idaho. Students at Silver Valley Christian Academy, Pinehurst Elementary School, and Canyon Elementary School in Idaho received a meaningful gift this school year: their very own dictionaries, donated by the Kellogg Elks Lodge No. 1841. The students responded with handwritten thank-you letters expressing their excitement and favorite features—from maps and Roman numerals to American... Read More
Rotary Club of Washington Township Brings Words to Life for Students.
Rotary Club of Washington Township Brings Words to Life for Students. Since 2011, the Rotary Club of Washington Township, New Jersey has been making a meaningful impact on local literacy through its participation in The Dictionary Project.. Over the years, the club has donated more than 6,550 dictionaries to third-grade students in Washington Township Public Schools. This year, students from Room 13 at Bells Elementary... Read More
Kiwanis Club of Fremont Shares the Gift of Words with Nearly 7,000 Students
Kiwanis Club of Fremont Shares the Gift of Words with Nearly 7,000 Students. Since 2008, the Kiwanis Club of Fremont, Nebraska has been delivering a powerful tool to support local literacy—personal dictionaries for every third-grade student in public and private schools across the city. Over the years, the club has gifted nearly 7,000 dictionaries, helping children build foundational skills in reading, writing, and communication.... Read More
Elks Lodge 1254 Donates 750 Dictionaries to Coeur d’Alene Third Graders
Elks Lodge 1254 Donates 750 Dictionaries to Coeur d’Alene Third Graders Elks Lodge #1254 continued its long-standing commitment to literacy by donating 750 dictionaries to third-grade students in the Coeur d’Alene School District. At Skyway Elementary School, the excitement was immediate—students opened their books and eagerly explored definitions, the solar system, the Braille alphabet, and more. Third grader Hayley Bedingfield gave a thumbs-up and... Read More
Lowell Lions Club Donates Dictionaries to Lake Village Elementary Third Graders
Lowell Lions Club Donates Dictionaries to Lake Village Elementary Third Graders The Lowell Lions Club in Indiana made a meaningful impact at Lake Village Elementary School this month by delivering personal dictionaries to two third-grade classrooms. As part of their ongoing commitment to literacy and youth development, the club’s initiative ensures students have access to a foundational learning tool that supports reading, writing, and... Read More
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
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