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Students now have an additional reading resource to help them locate exciting books tailored to their own interests or school assignments. Through a joint partnership between the Florida Departments of Education and State, and Lexile®-developer MetaMetrics®, "Find a Book, Florida" aims to encourage students to consistently read throughout the year by helping them locate books they'll be challenged by and enjoy.
This free, online book search tool allows students to build personal reading lists that will best complement their reading ability and interests from a growing database of fiction and nonfiction titles. Using Lexile measures, the standard for matching readers with books, "Find a Book, Florida" makes it easier for students and families to select the right books and then locate these selections at their local public library.
You can access the book search by going to the Department's website at www.fldoe.org or by visiting http://florida.lexile.com. |
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| What is the Step Up For Students Program?
It is an initiative of the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship Program. The innovative program provides K-12 education scholarships for qualifying low-income students who are entering kindergarten or first grade OR who attended public school the previous year. The scholarships give low-income parents the opportunity to choose the K-12 school that best meets their children's needs. The scholarships cover up to $4,106 for private school tuition and books or up to $500 in transportation costs to an out-of-district public school.
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