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Blog Post by David Gaygen
David GaygenFeb 5, 2025 7:45:00 AM3 min read
3 Ideas For A Read-a-Thon Fundraiser: Innovative Ways to Promote Books
Looking for creative school fundraiser ideas that promote literacy? A read-a-thon ...
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David GaygenFeb 3, 2025 11:53:52 AM3 min read
EITC Program: Tax Credits for PA Businesses Supporting Education
Are you a business in Pennsylvania? Do you want to positively impact your community while ...
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David GaygenJan 21, 2025 12:45:20 PM4 min read
Book Grants for Schools: The Only Fundraising Guide You’ll Need
Reading-based rewards programs are changing how schools promote literacy and engagement. ...
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David GaygenDec 11, 2024 11:30:00 AM9 min read
Book Vending Machines: A Solution to Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
Are you having trouble finding ways to incentivize attendance? The percentage of k-12 ...
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David GaygenNov 26, 2024 3:13:17 PM4 min read
How Book Vending Machines Solve Two Common School Challenges at Once
What do an elementary school in Nebraska and another in Pennsylvania have in common? ...
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David GaygenNov 13, 2024 7:42:11 AM5 min read
Home Libraries: To Expand Literacy Skills Beyond The Classroom
Could a book change a child's future? With enough of them – and plenty of practice in and ...
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David GaygenOct 29, 2024 1:05:06 PM5 min read
6 Benefits of Custom Design: Is Your School Ready?
When students at Harrison Elementary School, laid eyes on their new Inchy's Bookworm ...
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David GaygenOct 24, 2024 8:04:17 AM3 min read
Top 5 Reasons To Have A Ribbon Cutting
Picture this: A hushed crowd of students pressing forward, eyes wide with wonder. The ...
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David GaygenOct 7, 2024 9:06:35 AM3 min read
A Novel Approach to Reducing Screen Time in Schools
One Ohio school has found an innovative way to encourage reading and reduce screen time ...
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David GaygenOct 4, 2024 8:54:27 AM3 min read
Girl Scouts & Book Vending tackle California Schools Literacy Decline
Reading scores are sliding but one group of Girl Scouts has taken a novel approach to ...
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