In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 11/06/2024 - 3:13 PM
Five more Reading Rooms were recently corralled into the Carson Scholars Fund ‘motivational arena’ serving students across America! And this was a “second” for Midland, Texas! Last year was the first set of 5 schools that were gifted in Midland with the effective learning motivator of reading choices! As success breeds success, thus, another chosen […]
In Events, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 10/16/2024 - 9:40 AM
Monday, November 18, 2024 The Ben Carson Reading Project is excited to celebrate the 19th Annual National Day of Reading on Monday, November 18. This year’s featured story is The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson. The story, based on an actual event, took place in a Washington, DC subway station. Joshua Bell, a […]
In Events, General, Newsletter on 10/15/2024 - 3:49 PM
As we enter the holiday season, the spirit of community and generosity inspires all of us. Our theme for the upcoming year is ‘Soaring to New Heights,’ and we are dedicated to helping students overcome obstacles as they climb their own mountains to achieve success. For this global day of giving, #GivingTuesday, we have an […]
In Events, Newsletter on 10/14/2024 - 3:15 PM
The Annual Pittsburgh Golf Tournament was held on September 29th at the prestigious Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Chapter President Fran Donahue and Chapter members raised over $60,000 for Pittsburgh scholars. Prior to the shotgun start, Pittsburgh Chapter Member Jim Beck and Candy Carson spoke to the golfers and lunch guests about […]
In Events, Newsletter on 10/14/2024 - 1:24 PM
The 3rd Annual Maryland Charity Golf Tournament took place on September 16th at the picturesque Cattail Creek Country Club in the heart of Glenwood, Maryland. The tournament was spearheaded by CSF board members Ryan Miller and Gregg Cooper and raised over $75,000! It was a beautiful day for golf, and for supporting the CSF’s educational […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 07/01/2024 - 1:36 PM
“A playground for your brain!” The above thought-provoking catchphrase was creatively coined by Ned Grace, in his charge to the students of U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts, the latest reading room to open in the U.S. The room was sponsored by his company, NDT Development in West Palm Beach, FL. See below! The anticipation was […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 06/28/2024 - 8:33 AM
May came in with a bang in Big Spring, Texas. On Wednesday, May 1, the Big Spring Independent School District opened two Ben Carson Reading Rooms at Marcy Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Marcy Elementary School kicked off the day’s festivities by hosting their reading room opening in the morning. The reading room committee […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 06/28/2024 - 8:28 AM
Native American history is steeped in rich cultural traditions and customs, with detailed stories being passed down from generation to generation. When Media Specialist Regan Pedo discovered her school, La Paloma Elementary School in Fallbrook, California, was built on an ancient burial ground, she knew she wanted the school’s Think Big Reading Room to honor […]
In Events, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 06/26/2024 - 3:58 PM
What do the Amazon and the library have in common? Most of us usually think of libraries as quiet, peaceful places filled with books. However, the one at Berkshire Elementary in West Palm Beach was totally abuzz with excitement about the new reading room opening in the school today!! With a reading room theme of […]
In Chapter News, Events, General, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/26/2024 - 3:12 PM
At the Carson Scholars Fund, banquet season stands as a pinnacle of our year! Meeting scholars and their families to celebrate their achievements is deeply rewarding. This spring, we hosted six awards banquets across the country, honoring 570 new and 936 recognized Carson Scholars – our largest cohort to date. Reflecting on our 28-year journey, […]
In Chapter News, Events, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 01/17/2024 - 2:14 PM
Burnet Elementary Cheers filled the balmy autumn air as one approached Burnet Elementary around 8:30 a.m. in Midland, TX! Burnet Elementary was the chosen host school for the celebration of the opening of five Ben Carson/ THINK BIG Reading Rooms in that city! The festivities began outside, with guest student participants from two local high […]
In Events, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 11/16/2023 - 9:18 AM
This year’s featured book, Dear Librarian, was a hit for the Carson Scholars Fund’s 18th Annual National Day of Reading. Dear Librarian, an autobiography by Lydia M. Sigwarth, is a heartwarming retelling of a life-changing period in the author’s childhood. In the story, young Lydia and her family had to relocate and live temporarily with […]