Golden K Kiwanis of Columbia Donates Dictionaries to A.C. Moore Elementary Students
Golden K Kiwanis of Columbia Donates Dictionaries to A.C. Moore Elementary Students In a meaningful move to promote literacy, the Golden K Kiwanis of Columbia joined The Dictionary Project for the first time this year. Members visited A.C. Moore Elementary School in Columbia, South Carolina, to present third-grade students with their very own dictionaries. The students gathered in the school’s media room, where Assistant... Read More
Bartow Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries to Polk County Students
Bartow Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries to Polk County Students The Bartow Rotary Club of Florida has taken bold steps to support literacy across Polk County, donating 4,500 dictionaries to third-grade students over the past year. As part of their annual partnership with The Dictionary Project, the club ensures young learners receive essential educational tools to support reading and writing skills. This year’s presentation at... Read More
Dr. Joseph Kovacs Gives Back to His Elementary School with Dictionary Donation
Dr. Joseph Kovacs Gives Back to His Elementary School with Dictionary Donation Third grade students at Kate Starr Kellogg Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois recently received a surprise that left them smiling—a personal dictionary, gifted by Dr. Joseph Kovacs, a proud alumnus of the school. Dr. Kovacs, who attended Kellogg Elementary as a child, returned to give back in a meaningful way. By donating... Read More
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
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
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
Rutland South Rotary Brings Back Beloved Dictionary Project for Third Graders in Vermont
Rutland South Rotary Brings Back Beloved Dictionary Project for Third Graders in Vermont The Rutland South Rotary Club in Vermont has proudly resumed its long-running Dictionary Project, providing free personal dictionaries to third grade students across seven schools in Rutland County. After a three-year pause due to the pandemic, the 2024 distribution marks a celebrated return of a program that has made a lasting... Read More
Rotary Club of Wagoner Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders in Oklahoma
Rotary Club of Wagoner Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders in Oklahoma Third grade students in Wagoner and Porter, Oklahoma were all smiles as they received a personal dictionary—thanks to the Rotary Club of Wagoner. The club recently distributed the books to local elementary schools, bringing excitement and educational value to each classroom. This initiative is part of the Rotary Club’s commitment to literacy through... Read More
Rotary Club of Willmar Champions Literacy With Annual Dictionary Donation
Rotary Club of Willmar Champions Literacy With Annual Dictionary Donation Since 2006, the Rotary Club of Willmar in Minnesota has proudly given dictionaries to third grade students at five area schools. Each year, the club distributes these personal dictionaries as part of their commitment to improving literacy in Kandiyohi County. Beyond donating dictionaries, Rotary members also support education by participating in the Strive mentoring... Read More
New Vision Pioneers of Wheeling Inspire Young Minds with Dictionaries at Ritchie Elementary
New Vision Pioneers of Wheeling Inspire Young Minds with Dictionaries at Ritchie Elementary The New Vision Pioneers – Wheeling Life Member Club in West Virginia made a big impact at Ritchie Elementary School, gifting every third-grade student their own personal dictionary. Students were thrilled with their new books, excitedly exploring the wealth of knowledge packed inside. The school expressed heartfelt appreciation: “We want to... Read More