In Uncategorized on 12/20/2024 - 4:15 PM
#GivingTuesday, a movement created in 2012, seeks to unleash the power of radical generosity around the world by inspiring giving and working to make it a part of everyday life. The idea behind #GivingTuesday is simple: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the last dozen years, it has grown as a movement to […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholarships on 12/20/2024 - 3:57 PM
Throughout 2024, the Carson Scholars Fund focused on growth – empowering minds, growing our community and cultivating success. As we reflect on this past year, we are pleased to share our progress in each area. The 2024 scholarship season, following the theme of growth, honored 570 new and 936 recognized scholars. This marked our largest […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 12/19/2024 - 10:01 AM
“Wouldn’t it be cool if Camp Read-a-lot was real?“ is the message that appeared at the top of a colorful mega screen in the front of the “cafe-torium”, near the end of the program at South Olive Elementary. A one-liner expressing gratitude to those who made “this reading room dream a reality” ran along the […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholars on 12/17/2024 - 3:48 PM
A reading room is more than just a cozy place to read. It’s designed to spark innovative and aspirational thinking in young children. This space encourages students to think for themselves and explore a world of possibilities through the pages of a book. Pat Davis was one of those students who found inspiration in his […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 12/02/2024 - 10:43 AM
Music has a unique ability to bring us together by sharing stories that resonate with everyone. This year, the featured book for the Carson Scholars Fund’s 19th Annual National Day of Reading, The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson, did just that, uniting us through a narrative we can all understand and appreciate. The […]
In Scholars, Uncategorized on 12/02/2024 - 10:36 AM
Have you ever wondered what an opera is like? Or been front row at a ballet? Or participated in an intergenerational discussion? If this interests you and you are a first-year Honors Community College student and Pell Grant recipient, consider pre-applying to Community Compact to be a Summer Scholar at Chautauqua. Each summer, Community Compact […]
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 Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 10/16/2024 - 1:29 PM
Kimbrough Elementary School in San Diego, California, is dedicated to instilling a love for learning in its students. In line with this mission, the school opened their Think Big Reading Room on Friday, October 11th 2024. This space was designed to promote the foundational importance of reading. Featuring a multicultural theme, this reading room will […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 10/16/2024 - 12:57 PM
Mustangs are majestic creatures known for their resilience, endurance, stamina and intelligence. The Glenn Marshall Elementary School Mustangs can now develop these magnificent animals’ characteristics, thanks in part to the school’s newly created Ben Carson Reading Room. Just like these free-roaming horses, students can wander the reading room in pursuit of a book that appeals […]
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 Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 10/16/2024 - 9:04 AM
Thursday, September 19 Glenn Marshall Elementary School – Richmond, KY Sponsored by John Henry Kendall Thursday, October 10 Midland Reading Rooms – Midland, TX Ben Carson Reading Rooms opening at Bush Elementary School, Greatouse Elementary School, Jones Elementary School, Long Elementary School and Pease Communication and Technology Academy Sponsored by Jamie & Kyle Stallings Jones […]
In Uncategorized on 07/01/2024 - 1:57 PM
As you enter you see skywriting: “Think Big” on the far wall! And looking to the left, you can almost hear the soothing, whooshing sounds of the waves rolling towards you to welcome you in! The lifelike murals draw you into another world…as palm trees with gently arching fronds in a bright blue sky, dotted […]