Video Page
LUIS SANTANA - “ROLE MODELS”
Luis Santana was spotlighted as a role model on "Children First." He shares his life struggles and how he overcame them through education.
KFSN-30 "Children First - Role Models"
August 9, 2009
THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEER TUTORS
Volunteers are vital to the academic success of today's children. In this news segment, we see our volunteers at work in the classroom.
KGPE-47 Evening News
August 16, 2007
LUIS SANTANA - “PERSON OF THE WEEK”
Our Executive Director, Luis Santana, is named "Person Of The Week" during KFSN's Hispanic Heritage Month.
KFSN-30 Action News
October 5, 2007
PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS KEY
Executive Director Luis Santana talks about the holistic approach of the Fresno Covenant Foundation (now Reading and Beyond), and the importance of parent involvement.
KSEE-24 "CV Today"
October 15, 2007
READING AND BEYOND
OVERVIEW
Reading and Beyond is dedicated to improving the academic success of children. From birth through high school, we work with children and their families, giving them the tools they need to achieve. In this video, learn about our humble and hard-working early days, and our bright and ambitious future.
Produced by
Reading and Beyond
LUIS SANTANA “PORTRAITS OF SUCCESS”
Luis is featured on "Portraits Of Success." His background and mission are highlighted as he's shown to be a strong role model for the community.
KSEE-24 Six O'Clock News
September 10, 2007
2010 SUMMER PROGRAM
Our 2010 Summer Program was featured on "Education Watch" as an excellent free program for children reading below their grade-level.
From Action News
KFSN-30 / June 16, 2010
LUIS SANTANA - “SCHOOL PRIDE”
Our Executive Director, Luis Santana, was featured on “School Pride,” an NBC web series that tells stories of communities coming together for their public schools.
NBC.com and Hulu.com
November 2010
MARIA CEBALLOS - “LATINO LIFE”
Maria Ceballos, our Community Connection Coordinator, was a guest on "Latino Life" where she discussed our English Language Learner Advocacy (ELLA) program.
KFSN-30 - Latino Life
November 14, 2010
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
We offers health and nutrition education for community parents. The importance of a good breakfast and overall nutrition for families and children is discussed.
KFSN-30 Action News
May 2, 2007
LUIS SANTANA - “FORWARD THINKERS”
California Forward featured our Executive Director Luis Santana as a "Forward Thinker," one who helps to improve our community and inspires others to do the same.
Produced by California Forward
July 5, 2011
UPWARD BOUND - VIDEO YEARBOOK
Video yearbook created for the graduating students of 2011 from our Upward Bound college prep program.
Produced by Reading and Beyond
June 8, 2011
ELL - PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parents of English Language Learners (ELL) discuss the importance of parent involvement and being familiar with the ELL classification process
Produced by Reading and Beyond
April 2011
READING AND BEYOND
2010 YEAR IN PICTURES
Here’s a look back at the people and programs of Reading and Beyond. Thank you all for making 2010 a success.
Produced by Reading And Beyond
December 30, 2010
MOSQUEDA CENTER - OPEN HOUSE
Open house at our new home at the Mosqueda Center. Attendees included Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin and District 5 Councilmember Sal Quintero.
KGPE-47 - 11 O’Clock News
October 25, 2011
UPWARD BOUND & VALLEY PBS
“AMERICAN GRADUATE”
ValleyPBS aired a live broadcast featuring six high school students enrolled in our Upward Bound college prep program.
ValleyPBS
December 14, 2011
WELLS FARGO DONATES $10,000
Wells Fargo donated $10,000 in support of our Workforce Development Program. Also present were City Councilmembers, Olivier Baines and Sal Quintero.
KFSN-30, KGPE-47, KMPH-26.
December 19, 2011
PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD
PLANNING GRANT $500,000
The U.S. Dept. of Education awarded Reading and Beyond a planning grant to be used in the Lowell/Jefferson/Webster neighborhood.
KSEE-24
December 22, 2011
ZUMBATHON!
FITNESS EVENT
Burning extra holiday calories while helping raise money for local children. Ten local Zumba instructors hosted a two-hour "Zumbathon" event at the Mosqueda Community Center. The goal was to help raise money for Reading and Beyond's literacy program. About 200 people got involved to help local elementary school literacy and after school programs.
KGPE-47
January 8, 2012
MOSQUEDA CENTER
BEAUTIFICATION DAY
On March 24, over 75 volunteers helped beautify the Mosqueda Center by picking up trash, sweeping sidewalks, raking flower beds, planting flowers, adding fresh soil, and re-painting signs and benches. Thanks to everyone involved, our home looks better than ever.
KGPE-47
March 24, 2012
FAMILY FOCUS:
EARLY LEARNING
Reading And Beyond is highlighted in a family’s story of early childhood education success. This news segment, “Family Focus,” discusses the importance that early learning has on the development of a child's ongoing education.
KSEE-24
May 8, 2012
JUNIOR GIANTS AND SUMMER ACADEMY NEED VOLUNTEERS
Reading and Beyond is teaming up with the City of Fresno and the San Francisco Giants to provide "Junior Giants," a summer T-ball program for young children. Jenny Brietigam, Manager of our K-12 programming, talks about the program and its urgent need for Volunteer Coaches, as well as for our Summer Academy.
KGPE-47
May 25, 2012
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
PARENT CONFERENCE
As part of our Advocacy program, Reading and Beyond held its second annual conference for parents of students classified as English Language Learners at the Mosqueda Center. Several parents made presentations during the discussions, emphasizing the important of parent engagement in a child's education.
KFTV-21
June 30, 2012
COMCAST NEWSMAKERS
Jenny Brietigam, our Manager of K-12 Programs and PR, visits the Comcast studio to talk about the variety of student and family programming of Reading and Beyond, our proven results, and our achieved goal of a one-stop-shop facility.
Comcast Newsmakers
August 30, 2012
HELPING PARENTS
WORK WITH TEACHERS
News coverage of a parent meeting at the Mosqueda Community Center. Reading and Beyond guides parents in supporting their children in school, teaching them how to communicate with their children's teachers.
KGPE-47
September 1, 2012
RaB PRESCHOOL
KIDS COUNT - PBS
Kids Count - Why 3rd Grade Reading Matters, was broadcast on ValleyPBS, discussing the importance of reading and how less than half of California’s third-graders are reading at their grade level. Reading and Beyond Preschool was featured in this examination of our children’s needs in order to achieve success in school.
ValleyPBS
October 3, 2012
JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION AWARD
Ashley Swearingen, Mayor of the City of Fresno, presents the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award to our Executive Director, Luis Santana.
James Irvine Foundation
July 1, 2009