Children's Summer Reading Program Sees 365 Participants and Local Author Collaborations Library reports 8,000 books read by children during summer reading program's successful launch.

The Pharr Library's summer reading program hit a remarkable milestone with 8,000 books read and 365 children completing it, all while engaging local authors to inspire young minds!

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US to release over $1 billion after-school funding that it withheld, official says By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s administration will release more than $1 billion for after-school and summer education programs it froze two weeks ago under a review that withheld money for a range of K-12 school programs, a senior administration official said on Friday. Early in July, the Trump administration said it would not release funding previously appropriated by Congress for schools and that an initial review found signs that money had been misused to "subsidize a radical leftwing agenda." States have said $6.8 billion in total was affected by the freeze. This week, a coalition of mostly Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit challenging the move, and 10 Republican U.S. senators wrote a letter urging the Republican Trump administration to reverse its decision. The money covered funding for education of migrant farm workers and their children; recruitment and training of teachers; English proficiency learning; academic enrichment and after-school and summer programs. The senior administration official said the review had been completed for after-school and summer programs. "Funds will be released to the states," the official said. The Trump administration has threatened schools and colleges with withholding federal funds over issues like climate initiatives, transgender policies, pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israel’s war in Gaza and diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

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From way back when I had #PBS connections! #misterrogers #fredrogers #speedydelivery #mrmcfeely #tv #television #childrensprograms #whimsy #education #kindness #publicbrosdcasting #learning

Friday, K-3rd graders enjoyed Valentine's themed minute to win it games, crafts and songs. And they enjoyed the candy, too!
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We were hit with layoffs yesterday. There was already a cut in summer rising and after school school programs. Things are going to get tough. Services are already getting cut and the new administration has not taken office yet. #socialservice #childrensprograms #fundraising will suffer #layoffs

Children’s and elementary school librarians, I’m excited to reveal the cover of my debut children’s book, Big! Available January 2025. Thw original song is streaming everywhere. Would love to share my interactive music and storytime with your students!
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