In Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 04/10/2025 - 9:07 AM
Ballard Elementary School in Bradenton, FL is the first school to establish a THINK BIG Reading Room in Manatee County! There were 2 opening ceremonies: one in the morning with approximately 50 community leaders and dignitaries, including Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and Vice Mayor Marianne Barnebey; Pastor Sam and Mrs Sonia Rivera, whose church provides […]
In Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 03/28/2025 - 9:11 AM
Timber Trace Elementary is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. In the establishment of their Ben Carson Reading Room, the organizers decided to focus on the rich variety of cultures represented by the student body. One wall mural features landmarks from countries around the world of the students’ heritage! And each student has a passport, […]
In Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 03/28/2025 - 9:02 AM
John H. Bayne Elementary, not only has the distinction of being the first Reading Room in Prince George’s County, but is the 300th in the country! Sponsor Pohanka Automotive Group had several representatives present, (including Chairman & CEO Geoffrey Pohanka), who regularly volunteer at the school. There were also many other dignitaries from the county on […]
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 General, Recent Press, Scholarships on 08/01/2023 - 1:01 AM
For years, bestselling and prolific author James Patterson has been writing novels. Now he has partnered with Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carson and the CSF to help Carson Scholars author their own academic stories. In May 2024, the CSF will launch the Patterson HBCU Scholarship pilot program. Eligible Carson Scholars attending a Historically Black College or […]
In Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 10/10/2022 - 12:53 PM
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) opened its 258th Ben Carson Reading Room at Palm Beach Public School. This accomplishment was made possible due to the generosity of the Harvey Oyer family and the Crowell and Frisbie family. Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carson were in attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony […]
In Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 02/03/2022 - 2:22 PM
“This is gonna be the best summer ever! We’ll ride down every road, see the whole world together! It’ll be amazing!” – Luca Paguro The Carson Scholars Fund’s 250th Ben Carson Reading Room, located in Midland, Texas, is inspired by the 2021 Disney Pixar movie “Luca.” The backdrop of this reading room is the picturesque […]