NHPTV Supports "Read Across America"

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DURHAM, March 7, 2006) - First and second-graders from Moharimet Elementary School in Madbury, New Hampshire, will gather at the New Hampshire Public Television Broadcast Center on Thursday, March 9 th to listen to Governor John Lynch read one of his favorite Dr. Seuss classics, Oh The Places You'll Go. The reading, which will take place from 1-1:30 p.m. as part of a videoconference with Governor Lynch in Concord and the students in Durham, is part of Read Across New Hampshire on March 8 th and 9 th . The special event, held in conjunction with the National Education Association (NEA) "Read Across America Day," is coordinated by the Granite State Distance Learning Network, providing a unique opportunity to connect readers with students, teachers and faculty throughout New Hampshire using two-way interactive video. NHPTV's videoconferencing capabilities will allow the elementary school students to listen to Governor Lynch's reading from Concord, and then converse with him. Students from Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center, Groveton Elementary, and Colebrook Elementary also will be tuning in from locations across the state. "We're delighted and proud to be part of this statewide event, designed to generate excitement for reading," Kelly Clark, Assistant General Manager and Director of Educational Services at New Hampshire Public Television, commented. "We know that kids who read-and are read to-are much more successful in school. This is a fun way to 'get the words out'!" As part of "Read Across New Hampshire," a number of readers will share passages from their favorite books or from original works, and will welcome discussion and comments from listeners in classrooms across the state . For a complete schedule of readers and times, visit the Granite State Distance Learning Network website at www.gsdln.org .

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