Over the past few days while doing some literacy research I stumbled
upon Scholastic’s “Read Every Day, Lead a Better Life” Global Literacy
Campaign. The main goal of the campaign is to support a child’s right to read.
They have 8 core beliefs (I’ll summarize them)…
1.
Literacy is a birthright of all children
2.
Young people need to develop an understanding of
how to think logically and interpret information
3.
Literacy of all forms is part of our heritage,
and it can help develop what it truly means to be human
4.
“You are what you read”
5.
Every child should have access to books and
reading material
6.
Literacy builds confidence
7.
Every child should have someone who helps them
to develop a love of reading
8.
In the 21st century the ability to
read is necessary to succeed and survive
I think that all of these core values really ring true, and are
equally important to children on their journey towards literacy. After reading
about the campaign I decided to join by committing myself to helping children
read…and you can too! Join the literacy
campaign today!
On August 18th Elvis (aka Bill), Savannah and I headed out
to Mills Ford for the 5th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes! This
event is put on by the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center, and Sexual Assault
Services; Walk a Mile is a men’s march with the goal of ending rape, sexual assault
and gender violence. Even though this event is in honor of a very serious cause
it is still lots of fun! It is named “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” because that’s exactly
what the men are asked to do…they walk a mile in women’s high heels! All in all
the entire event was a huge hit; it drew support from the local area law
enforcement, politicians and government officials, and even the Brainerd
Warrior Football Team! I want to thank the Women’s Center for putting on this
great event, and I want to thank all the men who participated and looked
fabulous in their huge high heels!
Posing with the big shoe from the 2012 walk! |
Holy Cow! These are women's size 16! |
Our matching hairy leg tattoos! |
Let the walk begin! |
Smiling at the finish! |
Until next time,
Maren Goff
Miss Baxter 2012
P.S Be sure to check out my bio on the Miss Minnesota Website!
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