It’s a different approach to learning, said Kevin Johnson, achievement and behavior specialist at the school.
Johnson and LaShema Marble, the upper elementary dean at Burton Glen, have instituted this new initiative, which they call DEAR (Drop Everything And Read). The new program promotes reading throughout school culture by requiring students to read during the last 10 minutes of lunch, two days a week.
"In light of recent legislation pertaining to our third graders, it's vital,” said Johnson. “This wasn't done as a punitive approach; I simply believe our scholars need to read...and read, and read some more."
About Burton Glen Charter Academy
Burton Glen Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Burton, Michigan, serving students in Young 5s through eighth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies network, which includes more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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