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LUIS SANTANA - “ROLE MODELS”
Luis Santana is spotlighted as a role model on "Children First." He shares his background 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 volunteers from Fresno Covenant Foundation at work in the classroom.
KGPE-47 Evening News
August 16, 2007
LUIS SANTANA - “PERSON OF THE WEEK”
Luis is named "Person Of The Week" during KFSN's Hispanic Heritage Month. He discusses the purpose and goals of Fresno Covenant Foundation, and several parent testimonials are shown that support his mission.
KFSN-30 Action News
October 5, 2007
PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS KEY
Luis Santana talks about the holistic approach of the Fresno Covenant Foundation (now Reading and Beyond), and the importance of parent involvement in a child's education.
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
Reading And Beyond's 2010 Summer Program is featured on "Education Watch" as an excellent free program for children reading below their grade-level. Students improve their reading skills over the summer, preparing them for the upcoming school year.
From Action News
KFSN-30 / June 16, 2010
LUIS SANTANA - “SCHOOL PRIDE”
Our Executive Director, Luis Santana, is featured on “School Pride,” an NBC web series that tells stories of communities coming together to renovate their aging and broken public schools. Each week, the series spotlights an educational hero who's working hard to make ours a more colorful world.
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 Reading And Beyond's new English Language Learner Advocacy (ELLA) program. The program strives to achieve the ultimate impact that ELL students will graduate high school prepared and eligible to attend a four-year-university.
KFSN-30 - Latino Life
November 14, 2010
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Fresno Covenant Foundation 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 is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to move the state in a forward direction. Luis Santana, Executive Director of Reading and Beyond, was featured as one of their "Forward Thinkers," someone who helps to improve our community, and is inspiring others to do the same.
Produced by California Forward
July 5, 2011
UPWARD BOUND - VIDEO YEARBOOK
This video yearbook was created for the graduating students of 2011 from our Upward Bound college prep program, chronicling the field trips and program activities that the students shared over the years.
Produced by Reading And Beyond
June 8, 2011
ELL - PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parents of students classified as English Language Learners (ELL) discuss the importance of parent involvement to a child's education, and the value of 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 to all of our friends and supporters for making 2010 a success.
Produced by Reading And Beyond
December 30, 2010
MOSQUEDA CENTER
OPEN HOUSE
On October 25, 2011, Reading and Beyond held an open house event at our new home at the Mosqueda Community Center in Southeast Fresno. Among those in attendance were Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, District 5 Councilmember Sal Quintero, and our Board of Directors.
KGPE-47 - 11 O’Clock News
October 25, 2011
UPWARD BOUND & VALLEY PBS
“AMERICAN GRADUATE”
On December 14th, ValleyPBS aired a live broadcast entitled American Graduate featuring six high school students enrolled in Reading and Beyond’s Upward Bound Program. The goal of the broadcast directly aligns with the goal of Upward Bound, which is to help students to graduate from high school and prepare for college.
ValleyPBS
December 14, 2011
WELLS FARGO
DONATES $10,000
On December 19th, the folks from Wells Fargo came to our office to present Reading and Beyond with a donation of $10,000 in support of our Workforce Development Program, based on the Fresno Bridge Academy. 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. Department of Education is awarding Reading and Beyond a Promise Neighborhood planning grant, which is expected to be just under $500,000. Reading and Beyond will form a plan to utilize the grant in the Lowell/Jefferson/Webster neighborhood. This grant is one of 15 proposals approved, out of 200 organizations who applied nationwide.
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
