IntelliJam 2012 is here!
On March 17, 2012, the Brookline Literacy Partnership will hold its third annual IntelliJam fundraising concert. The IntelliJam is an inspiring afternoon of world music where communities come together to celebrate literacy and learning. The proceeds of the IntelliJam will go to fund our three main projects: Vacation Books, Building Library Collections, and Tutoring.
To buy tickets to the concert, click here
To become a sponsor, click here
Literacy Fact
Poor reading and writing skills have a devastating lifelong impact - 75% of school dropouts report reading problems, and at least half of adolescents and young adults with criminal records have reading difficulties.
Literacy Fact
At each grade level schools with increased student use have higher MCAS scores.
Literacy Fact
At each grade level school libraries with more open hours score higher on the MCAS tests.
