According to Dr. Davis, superintendent of Henry County Schools, literacy civil right. Leaders are readers. Citizens of the world are readers. Mustangs are readers. In my classroom, every student is expected to read a minimum of two hours per week from a book of their choice. Independent reading fosters critical thinking, promotes relaxation, and increases reading stamina. Parents and students can find more information in the parent letter
Letter to Parents about Independent Reading in Mrs. Vincent's Classroom