Senator Lugar & ISTA Partner for Book Drive
Richard G. Lugar, United States Senator for Indiana
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Senator Lugar and the ISTA present a book drive Oct. 25-Jan. 9

“ISTA is excited to join Senator Lugar in the Reach Out and Read program.  Research shows that putting books in the hands of children from an early age proves beneficial,” says ISTA Vice President Teresa Meredith.  “Better readers are more likely to stay in school longer and that translates into advantages for life.”

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“I am pleased to partner with ISTA and Reach Out and Read on this exciting project,” said Senator Lugar.  “Giving children the proper tools will put them on track for a better education. Books provide that vital function. Reading with children is essential so that it may enhance their learning, challenge their imagination and open their eyes to new possibilities.”

Reach Out and Read (ROR) promotes literacy as a standard part of pediatric care so that children grow up with books and a love of reading.  ROR trains doctors and nurses to stress the importance of parents reading aloud to children and gives books to children at pediatric check-ups from six months to five years of age. A special focus is placed on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, ROR helps families and communities cultivate early literacy skills so that children enter school prepared to succeed at reading.

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The book drive runs through January 9, 2009.  New and gently used infant through 3rd grade books may be dropped off at any ISTA office and the following locations:

Northwest Indiana Northeast Indiana
Senator Lugar's Office
175 West Lincolnway
Suite G-1
Valparaiso, Indiana
(219) 548-8035
Senator Lugar's Office
6384-A West Jefferson Boulevard
Covington Plaza
Fort Wayne, Indiana
(260) 422-1505
Porter County School Corporation
Porter Lakes Elementary
208 South, 725 West
Hebron, Indiana
Fort Wayne Schools
1200 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana
(260) 467-1000
HEALTHLINC 454
South College Avenue
Valparaiso, Indiana
(219) 462-7173
St. Mary’s College
Notre Dame, Indiana
  
Central Indiana  
Senator Lugar's Office
10 West Market Street, Suite 1180
Indianapolis, Indiana
(317) 226-5555
Ruth Lilly Health Education Center
2055 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana
(317) 924-0904
Indiana Farm Bureau
225 South East Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
(317) 692–7776
Christian Theological Seminary
1000 West 42nd Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
(317) 924-1331
The Circle Tower Building
5 East Market Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
Market Tower
10 West Market Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana Pacers Foundation
Indianapolis, Indiana

National Council of Negro Women
Indianapolis, Indiana
St. Vincent Foundation
8402 Harcourt Road
Suite 210
Indianapolis, Indiana
(317) 338-2338
Southern Indiana
Senator Lugar's Office
101 NW MLK Boulevard
Room 122
Evansville, Indiana
(812) 465-6313
Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union
4401 Theater Drive
P.O. Box 5129
Evansville, Indiana
(812) 477-9271
Evansville Teachers Association
711 John Street # A
Evansville, Indiana
(812) 426-0998
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
http://www.evscschools.com/

Senator Lugar’s education website, EducateIndiana, explores issues faced by parents, teachers and students. The purpose of the website is to share constructive ideas about education and offer students, parents, teachers, and administrators education tools that can be used both inside and outside of the classroom.
 
In addition, Senator Lugar and the ISTA have started a web-based initiative to recognize teachers and celebrate their vital role in preparing our future leaders.

Please contact ISTA at 1-800-382-4037 for additional information and drop off locations.