Feb 16, 2021
Here is Renee s interview with Tom Nicholas, President of the CT Education Foundation and Vice President of the Connecticut Education Association, and Jill Twiss, author of
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They chat about the CEF s Virtual Video Puppet Program and about their special event happening on March 2nd, in which CT students will experience reading through the eyes of two puppet characters from a book about diversity, unity, and inclusion to help instill a love of reading.
Listen here:
The Connecticut Education Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Connecticut Education Association, which advocates for students and teachers across the state.
CEF’s Virtual Video Puppet Program combines the importance of reading with a fun, exciting way through the eyes of two puppet characters from a book about diversity, unity, and inclusion to help instill a love of reading in children. The goal is to help students discover the joys of reading by bringing books to life in a unique and fun way
Read Across Connecticut Virtual Puppet Program!
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It is however not getting great reviews, it’s billed as a musical comedy and is based on the 2018 Broadway musical of the same name. The message is important and celebrates diversity, when failed Broadway stars find themselves in a small town in Indiana to help a young woman attend prom with her girlfriend who was banned by the schools PTA.
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This weekend you’ll find many toy drives for children across the state and while they may look a little different, I’ve posted links to many drives
One drive has gone virtual and is put on by Teachers across the State with the Connecticut Education Association and their charitable arm, the Connecticut Education Foundation. If you want to donate right from your home for gift cards for kids in need you can visit my Better Weekend Blog! They usually help 1,000 children identified by teachers and parents as the most in need so any help is greatly appreciated!