Read for the Record 2007
On September 20, 2007, Jumpstart's Read for the Record is asking adults across the country to read the same book on the same day to raise public awareness about disparities in early education. The program aims to break last year’s record of 150,000 people with this year's book, The Story of Ferdinand.

"Ask the Experts" about Recognition & Response
Check out the Recognition & Response home page for the new "Ask the Experts" feature.  Every two weeks, a new question from early childhood educators in the field will be answered by the experts at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG).  The answer will lead you to resources on the Web site that will help you bring Recognition & Response into your classroom or program.  If you have a question that you would like the Recognition & Response team from FPG to consider, please send it to .

Web Seminars Help You Get Ready for the New Year 
The Council for Exceptional Children has created a new series of Web seminars on Response to Intervention, special education teacher retention, ethnicity and disabilities in schools, and what principals need to know about special education. 

Reading Rockets Provides Resources for First Year Teachers
Prepare for the new school year with a free online course, a teacher essay, and a collection of other helpful resources from Reading Rockets.  

Meet the Experts—New Podcast Series from Reading Rockets
This new Podcast series from Reading Rockets consists of interviews with authorities in the educational field on topics like identifying learning difficulties, developing reading skills early, and the importance of phonics.  In the latest Podcast, hear from Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Maryanne Wolf talk on the importance of preparing teachers for the classroom, why spelling matters, and how to create a literacy-friendly environment in the home.