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Jumpstart's Read for the Record Engages 150,000 Children More>>
Regional Partners Support Jumpstart From Coast to Coast More>>
Jumpstart Joins National Service Day on Capitol Hill More>>
Eight Sites Join Jumpstart's National Network More>>
New Pearson Teacher Fellows Enter the Classroom More>>
Jumpstart's Summer Programs In Full Swing More>>

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Charity Navigator Gives Jumpstart 4-Stars More>>
Jumpstart to Kindergarten Launches -- Online School Readiness Guide for Families More>>
Jumpstart Launches Alumni Network More>>
National Partners Show Support at Events and Programs This Fall More>>
Several Boston Events This Fall More>>

               ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:
      Ashlea Franques & Casey Tallent
     University of Missouri - Kansas City
                   Class of 2002

       Ashlea (left) & Casey (right) were
      roommates and Corps members in
  college.Since graduating, not much has
  changed -- they are still roommates and
  strong supporters of both Jumpstart and
       early education. Read more>>

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Highlights

JUMPSTART'S READ FOR THE RECORD ENGAGES 150,000 CHILDREN

On August 24, 2006, with the support of hundreds of thousands of individuals across America, Jumpstart set a Guiness World Record™ for the number of children reading the same book in a single day with adults. More significantly, we garnered national attention for the importance of early learning highlighted by a live event on NBC's "Today" show hosted by Matt Lauer, our Campaign spokesperson. Read more>>
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REGIONAL PARNTERS SUPPORT JUMPSTART FROM COAST TO COAST
From Boston to San Francisco, Jumpstart continues to expand its impact thanks to the incredible generosity of corporations and foundations. Most recently, the Boston Bruins Foundation donated 2,500 books to Boston preschool children as part of Jumpstart's Read for the Record Campaign. Read more>>

On the other side of the country, Franklin Templeton Investments has signed on as a Western Regional Sponsor, offering a unique blend of direct and in-kind support to Jumpstart. Read more>>
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JUMPSTART JOINS NATIONAL SERVICE DAY ON CAPITOL HILL
Champions of service – from program staff to private sector supporters to AmeriCorps alumni – participated in a National Service Day on Capitol Hill on September 14. Representatives from programs throughout the United States gathered in Washington, DC to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to share their stories about the impact of national service in their communities. Read more>>
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JUMPSTART ADDS EIGHT NEW SITES TO ITS NATIONAL NETWORK
This fall, Jumpstart is expanding its Corps member base from 2,500 to 3,100, which will allow us to reach nearly 12,000 children in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Many of Jumpstart’s sites are growing this year, and we are excited to announce the launch of our program in eight new sites. Read more>>
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NEW PEARSON TEACHER FELLOWS ENTER THE CLASSROOM
Founded in 2001, the Pearson Teacher Fellowship is now supporting its fifth class of outstanding early childhood educators. After an intensive summer of training and preparation, these select individuals, many of whom are graduated Jumpstart Corps members, are beginning their first school year in the Fellowship. Read more>>
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SCHOOL WAS OUT, BUT JUMPSTART WAS IN!
Even though school was out during the summer, Jumpstart was in session at many sites around the country, and Corps members discovered many ways to continue their important work. These summer program highlights represent a sample of the exciting work Jumpstart teams were doing this summer:
• Jumpstart Pittsburgh Welcomes Professional Storyteller Read More>>
• Jumpstart Boston Hosts Summer Service Days Read More>>
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Announcements

CHARITY NAVIGATOR GIVES JUMPSTART 4-STAR RATING

Jumpstart recently received a four star rating, the highest recognition given by Charity Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities. This rating means that Jumpstart excels in efficiently managing finances while producing positive social impact, relative to other charities in America. See the results of our independent evaluation and Read more>>
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JUMPSTART TO KINDERGARTEN LAUNCHES: A SCHOOL READINESS SERVICE FOR ALL FAMILIES
On September 15, Jumpstart launched a new resource for parents and families called Jumpstart to Kindergarten—a monthly e-mail that provides families with personalized information about how to best prepare their child for success in Kindergarten. Read more or sign up for this free program!
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JUMPSTART LAUNCHES ALUMNI NETWORK
Jumpstart is pleased to announce the launch of the Alumni Network! Designed for former Jumpstart Corps members, the Alumni Network will extend the Jumpstart experience and enable alumni to maintain a lasting relationship with the larger Jumpstart community. Through the Alumni Network, Jumpstart will provide former Corps members with career resources, professional and volunteer opportunities, events and much more! Jumpstart is proud of its many accomplished alumni (see our featured alumni profile) and encourages all alumni to join the network! Please visit Jumpstart’s new alumni website to Read more>>
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NATIONAL PARTNERS SHOW SUPPORT THROUGH SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Two of Jumpstart's national partners, Pearson and Starbucks, are showing their support once again this fall. The fourth annual Pearson-Jumpstart Challenge took place on September 18. At the golf outing, $111K was raised to benefit Jumpstart. Read more>>

Additionally, Starbucks will begin sales of Mitch Albom's novel, For One More Day, in stores nationwide starting October 3. $1 per book sold will go to support Jumpstart. Read more>>
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JOIN US IN BOSTON FOR AN EVENT THIS FALL
This fall, Jumpstart is hosting an Open House for its new National Office located at the Boston Children’s Museum, as well as its annual Boston Scribbles to Novels event. If you are in the area, we’d love for you to join us! Read more>>
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Jumpstart in the News

JUMPSTART'S READ FOR THE RECORD
August/September -- The 1,400+ events which took place throughout the country generated more than 150 print articles. We've selected a sampling of these articles to highlight events, big and small, around the country. Read more>>

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO CLOSE THE LEARNING GAP
August 23 -- David Gergen's op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle answers the critical question of how to close the learning gap with the following answer: Join a nationwide effort to set a new world record for the number of adults and children reading the same book on the same day. Read the article>>

STARBUCKS TO OFFER MITCH ALBOM BOOK
August 7 -- Starbucks, one of Jumpstart's National Partners, announces the in-store sales of Albom's For One More Day. Starbucks will donate $1 to Jumpstart for each book sold as reported in this Business Week article. Read the article>>

DEARBORN HEIGHTS TEACHER HONORED
July 21 -- Kate Still is highlighted in the Detroit Free Press for her selection into Jumpstart's Pearson Teacher Fellowship, which places preschool teachers in early learning centers for two years. Read the article>>

CULLING A DONOR LEADS TO A SOLID CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP
June 16 -- Jumpstart's partnership with MFS Investment Management is featured in the Boston Business Journal. MFS is a major supporter of Jumpstart's School Readiness for All Initiative and also engages over 2,400 employees in volunteer service to Jumpstart. Read the article>>

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