Children and teens who participate in summer reading programs show an increase in vocabulary scores on standardized testing and an increase in comprehension scores.
At Hevreh of Southern Berkshire the evening will begin with a screening of the short film “Egg Cream” by Nora Claire Miller, Peter Miller and Amy Linton, a bittersweet look at memory, history, and the enduring meaning of the beloved chocolate soda drink born on the Jewish Lower East Side of New York City.
"This will be a great partnership. Our very different resources and capacities will advance our common mission of environmental education and promoting native habitats."
-- Project Native board chair Erik Bruun