Meadows Foundation Executive Suites, 2904 Floyd Street, Suite A-1, Dallas, Texas 75204-5910

www.eblofdallas.org

Discover the Joy.Discover the Joy.

Read!Read!

OUR VISIONOUR VISION

Our vision is to be the motivational vehicle of choice for encouraging children to discover the joy of reading...transforming lives.

Our vision is to be the motivational vehicle of choice for encouraging children to discover the joy of reading...transforming lives.

OUR MISSIONOUR MISSION

Earning by Learning of Dallas (EBL) is an innovative, research-driven program, based on incentives encouraging children to read.

Earning by Learning of Dallas (EBL) is an innovative, research-driven program, based on incentives encouraging children to read.

The NEED: The National Statistics are

Staggering

The NEED: The National Statistics are

Staggering•Among adults with low literacy skills, 43% live in poverty; 17% receive food stamps•Nearly 2/3 of low income families own no books for their children•Fewer than one of eight children, who are failing to read at grade level by the end of first grade, will ever catch up to grade level reading•75% of prisoners scored in the two lowest literacy levels of National Adult Literacy Survey; this means they cannot write a letter, explain an error on a credit card bill, or understand a bus schedule •PLEASE NOTE: If literacy levels in the United States were the same as those in Sweden, the US. GDP would rise by approximately $463 billion and tax revenues would increase by approximately $162 billion. (Sources Include: Alliance for excellent Education, 2003e, Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, Digest of Education Statistics)

•Among adults with low literacy skills, 43% live in poverty; 17% receive food stamps•Nearly 2/3 of low income families own no books for their children•Fewer than one of eight children, who are failing to read at grade level by the end of first grade, will ever catch up to grade level reading•75% of prisoners scored in the two lowest literacy levels of National Adult Literacy Survey; this means they cannot write a letter, explain an error on a credit card bill, or understand a bus schedule •PLEASE NOTE: If literacy levels in the United States were the same as those in Sweden, the US. GDP would rise by approximately $463 billion and tax revenues would increase by approximately $162 billion. (Sources Include: Alliance for excellent Education, 2003e, Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, Digest of Education Statistics)

Here’s a look at TEXAS:

Here’s a look at TEXAS:

•Texas has the 2nd largest number of undereducated adults in the United States•50% of those living in poverty do not have a high school diploma•Texas has the 7th highest drop out rate in the United States•Texas has the second largest number of under-educated adults in the United States.•Nearly 90,000 of Texas’ most serious offenders do not have high school diplomas.(Sources Include: Foundation for Community Empowerment/Dallas Indicators)

•Texas has the 2nd largest number of undereducated adults in the United States•50% of those living in poverty do not have a high school diploma•Texas has the 7th highest drop out rate in the United States•Texas has the second largest number of under-educated adults in the United States.•Nearly 90,000 of Texas’ most serious offenders do not have high school diplomas.(Sources Include: Foundation for Community Empowerment/Dallas Indicators)

Here’s what’s Happening In Our Own

Backyard:

Here’s what’s Happening In Our Own

Backyard:THIS IS WHERE IT ALL STARTS: Only a little more than 1/3 of Dallas County 3 and 4year olds are enrolled in early childhood education.

•Dallas ISD’s dropout rate is the 7th worst in the nation.•As of 2005-06, Dallas ISD’s graduation rate was 68.8%.•Five districts had a lower rate of students taking the SAT/ACT than the state average in 2005 (Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, and Grand Prairie), with Grand Prairie ISD's rate ranking last at 44.8% •In two and/or four year colleges, Dallas ISD had the lowest percentage of graduates enrolled, at 36.7%, followed by Irving ISD (40.2%), Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (48.5%), and McKinney ISD (48.7%). (2005 data)(Sources Include: Texas Education Agency, Dallas Indicators, Texas Higher Education Data Website)

 

THIS IS WHERE IT ALL STARTS: Only a little more than 1/3 of Dallas County 3 and 4year olds are enrolled in early childhood education.

•Dallas ISD’s dropout rate is the 7th worst in the nation.•As of 2005-06, Dallas ISD’s graduation rate was 68.8%.•Five districts had a lower rate of students taking the SAT/ACT than the state average in 2005 (Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, and Grand Prairie), with Grand Prairie ISD's rate ranking last at 44.8% •In two and/or four year colleges, Dallas ISD had the lowest percentage of graduates enrolled, at 36.7%, followed by Irving ISD (40.2%), Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (48.5%), and McKinney ISD (48.7%). (2005 data)(Sources Include: Texas Education Agency, Dallas Indicators, Texas Higher Education Data Website)

 

IF YOU KNOW, THEN YOU CAN ACT…

IF YOU KNOW, THEN YOU CAN ACT…

•Spending on K-12 education rose 33.4%; spending on incarceration rose 571.4%•The number of K-12 teachers fell 8%; the number of guards rose 250%•The number of K-12 schools rose 2.6%; the number of lockups rose nearly 200%•The number of students graduating high school fell 2.7%; the number of people in prison and jail rose more than 400%

(Sources Include: Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, Digest of Education Statistics)

 

•Spending on K-12 education rose 33.4%; spending on incarceration rose 571.4%•The number of K-12 teachers fell 8%; the number of guards rose 250%•The number of K-12 schools rose 2.6%; the number of lockups rose nearly 200%•The number of students graduating high school fell 2.7%; the number of people in prison and jail rose more than 400%

(Sources Include: Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, Digest of Education Statistics)

 

Here’s just ONE story…about ONE man who wanted change….Here’s just ONE story…about ONE man who wanted change….

•One man, Francis Rudine, went to Communities Foundation of Texas with a simple idea, tried and tested with his own children.•“Let’s provide an incentive for children to read and see if (1) their motivation changes and (2) their academic achievement increases,” said Francis.

•One man, Francis Rudine, went to Communities Foundation of Texas with a simple idea, tried and tested with his own children.•“Let’s provide an incentive for children to read and see if (1) their motivation changes and (2) their academic achievement increases,” said Francis.

Rudine’s first premise comes true… children seemed to be motivated.

•With the assistance of Communities Foundation of Texas , Earning by Learning was piloted with St. Philip’s School and Community Center and 2 Boys & Girls of Greater Dallas locations.

•Though the pilot was small, with only 78 children participating, it proved successful. Children seemed motivated. The first of Mr. Rudine’s premise had come true.

•With the assistance of Communities Foundation of Texas , Earning by Learning was piloted with St. Philip’s School and Community Center and 2 Boys & Girls of Greater Dallas locations.

•Though the pilot was small, with only 78 children participating, it proved successful. Children seemed motivated. The first of Mr. Rudine’s premise had come true.

14 years later…14 years later… Earning by Learning has grown from 78

students and 3 sites to servicing thousands of children annually in the 12th

largest district in the country (Dallas ISD). Earning by Learning has helped over 74,000

children and 68 Dallas ISD elementary campuses to date.

Other collaborative partners include:Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas

Circle of SupportJeffries Street Learning CenterSt. Anthony Community Center

St. Philip’s School & Community CenterWest Dallas Community Centers, Inc.

Earning by Learning has grown from 78 students and 3 sites to servicing

thousands of children annually in the 12th largest district in the country (Dallas ISD).

Earning by Learning has helped over 74,000 children and 68 Dallas ISD elementary

campuses to date.

Other collaborative partners include:Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas

Circle of SupportJeffries Street Learning CenterSt. Anthony Community Center

St. Philip’s School & Community CenterWest Dallas Community Centers, Inc.

•There are one-two EBL sessions (fall and/or spring).•Suggested grade level is 2nd.•100 children may participate per session.•Children read pre-approved books at their readability level. Book selections include fiction and non-fiction.•Through computerized software book quizzes such as Accelerated Reader, mentoring, and cash incentives, student reading habits and skills are enhanced.

•There are one-two EBL sessions (fall and/or spring).•Suggested grade level is 2nd.•100 children may participate per session.•Children read pre-approved books at their readability level. Book selections include fiction and non-fiction.•Through computerized software book quizzes such as Accelerated Reader, mentoring, and cash incentives, student reading habits and skills are enhanced.

The format is simple.The format is simple.

THE RESULTS ARE PROVENTHE RESULTS ARE PROVENNumber of Books ReadIn 2005, EBL began to service only Dallas ISD

thus the book and incentive decrease.

Number of Books ReadIn 2005, EBL began to service only Dallas ISD

thus the book and incentive decrease.

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IT DOES WORKIT DOES WORKIncentives Given

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The Evidence is ClearThe Evidence is ClearAverage Books Read Per

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Program Success in the Dallas Independent School District

• Earning by Learning currently services 68 schools within the Dallas Independent School District.

• Earning by Learning students have read over 702,000 books with over 62,000 books above the 20 book limit.

1996 - 20091996 - 2009

Participants 74,997

Books Read 702,509(62,325)

Cash Incentives 1,405,018

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EBL OVERALL STATISTICSEBL OVERALL STATISTICS

HARVARD RESEARCH STUDY: Between 2007-2009, Dr. Roland Fryer, researcher and Harvard professor conducted one of two incentive studies in the country on Earning by Learning.

Here are the results:Earning by Learning students were more motivated, comprehended more and had increased test scores versus non-EBL students.

In a Dallas ISD research study, librarians, teachers,and school coordinators indicated that:

HARVARD RESEARCH STUDY: Between 2007-2009, Dr. Roland Fryer, researcher and Harvard professor conducted one of two incentive studies in the country on Earning by Learning.

Here are the results:Earning by Learning students were more motivated, comprehended more and had increased test scores versus non-EBL students.

In a Dallas ISD research study, librarians, teachers,and school coordinators indicated that:

PROGRAM successPROGRAM success

• EBL students read more outside of class.

• Although the cash reward was welcome, it was not the primary motivator for students to read.

• The program was appropriate for ESL students.

• Increased reading comprehension.

• TAAS results were very favorable where the EBL program was implemented.

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• EBL students read more outside of class.

• Although the cash reward was welcome, it was not the primary motivator for students to read.

• The program was appropriate for ESL students.

• Increased reading comprehension.

• TAAS results were very favorable where the EBL program was implemented.

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EBL Reading CelebrationsEBL Reading Celebrations

READINGREADING

HISTORYHISTORY

The true success of Earning by Learning lies in a community that cares.

The true success of Earning by Learning lies in a community that cares.

A SOCIAL returnA SOCIAL return

Earning by Learning partners with corporations who desire a social return on their investment.

Earning by Learning partners with corporations who desire a social return on their investment.

Richard A.(Ricky) Rudine Memorial Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas

New Car Dealers Association

Harvard University

Washington Mutual

Richard A.(Ricky) Rudine Memorial Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas

New Car Dealers Association

Harvard University

Washington Mutual

STRATEGIC partnersSTRATEGIC partners

Vickery Meadow Youth Development FoundationVickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation

Esping Family FoundationEsping Family Foundation

OTHER STRATEGIC partnersOTHER STRATEGIC partners

Smith Richardson Foundation (in collaboration with Harvard University)

Minyard/Carnival/Sack-n-SaveUniversity of North Texas Dallas Campus

WFAAThe Lightner Sams Foundation

Inwood BankBBVA Compass

Dallas ChocolatesCadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages

The Harold Simmons FoundationThe Dallas Morning NewsDon Herring Mitsubishi

Foundation for Community Empowerment

Smith Richardson Foundation (in collaboration with Harvard University)

Minyard/Carnival/Sack-n-SaveUniversity of North Texas Dallas Campus

WFAAThe Lightner Sams Foundation

Inwood BankBBVA Compass

Dallas ChocolatesCadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages

The Harold Simmons FoundationThe Dallas Morning NewsDon Herring Mitsubishi

Foundation for Community Empowerment

MORE great EBL supporters MORE great EBL supporters

The Freeman Companies

Northrop Grumman

Don Herring Mitsubishi North and South Dealerships

Meadows Foundation

UnitedHealthcare

The Freeman Companies

Northrop Grumman

Don Herring Mitsubishi North and South Dealerships

Meadows Foundation

UnitedHealthcare

OTHER partnersOTHER partners

Jupiter Chevrolet OldsmobilePrestige Ford

American Transfers & Tours KSTR -TV

Barnes & Noble BookstoresDFW Book Bank

Dallas Arboretum96.3 KSCS

Bank of AmericaAmerican Airlines

Dallas Public LibraryGoodson AcuraToyota of Irving

Jupiter Chevrolet OldsmobilePrestige Ford

American Transfers & Tours KSTR -TV

Barnes & Noble BookstoresDFW Book Bank

Dallas Arboretum96.3 KSCS

Bank of AmericaAmerican Airlines

Dallas Public LibraryGoodson AcuraToyota of Irving

OTHER partnersOTHER partners

Chamberlain’s, our official EBL restaurant, hosted two roundtable discussions and lunch

with EBL students, coordinators and other prominent citizens within our communities.

The roundtable discussions focused on making reading a top priority in Dallas.

Keeping children and literacy first!

Chamberlain’s, our official EBL restaurant, hosted two roundtable discussions and lunch

with EBL students, coordinators and other prominent citizens within our communities.

The roundtable discussions focused on making reading a top priority in Dallas.

Keeping children and literacy first!

2 Round Table Discussions2 Round Table Discussions

What’s happened…What’s happened…

Earning by Learning promotes healthy savings

habits to students.

Earning by Learning promotes healthy savings

habits to students.

Earning by Learning has partnered with financial institutions and the Dallas Independent School District in order to assist EBL students in the importance of saving.

Washington MutualInwood BankBBVA Compass

Earning by Learning has partnered with financial institutions and the Dallas Independent School District in order to assist EBL students in the importance of saving.

Washington MutualInwood BankBBVA Compass

READ AND SAVEREAD AND SAVE

Earning by Learning encourages its students to be

contributorsto the community

Earning by Learning encourages its students to be

contributorsto the community

It is a novel way to teach children the power of reading and the gratification of helping others. • All proceeds earned by the

students are donated to the library.

• EBL students help the librarian to select the books purchased.

• Their name is recorded on the inside of each book donated.

• As of 2009, EBL has the S.A.F.E (Students Advocating for Education program. Students can donate a minimum of .10 cent to the Earning by Learning/UNT Dallas Scholarship and Book Fund

It is a novel way to teach children the power of reading and the gratification of helping others. • All proceeds earned by the

students are donated to the library.

• EBL students help the librarian to select the books purchased.

• Their name is recorded on the inside of each book donated.

• As of 2009, EBL has the S.A.F.E (Students Advocating for Education program. Students can donate a minimum of .10 cent to the Earning by Learning/UNT Dallas Scholarship and Book Fund

READ AND GIVE BACKREAD AND GIVE BACK

Setting our goals high…Earning by Learning

introduces

Setting our goals high…Earning by Learning

introduces Read and Graduate…from College

Read and Graduate…from College

Each semester, many of the area's most successful college graduates are invited to discuss all aspects of attaining a college degree, from initial challenges to life-long benefits. 

Ultimately, Earning by Learning students walk away with a real-life association between current reading and long-term success.

Each semester, many of the area's most successful college graduates are invited to discuss all aspects of attaining a college degree, from initial challenges to life-long benefits. 

Ultimately, Earning by Learning students walk away with a real-life association between current reading and long-term success.

READING EVENTSREADING EVENTS

DFW BOOK Bank at Dallas Public Library

DFW BOOK Bank at Dallas Public Library

READING events

READING events

An educational-entertainment program combining the art of ventriloquism, song and an important message about reading.

An educational-entertainment program combining the art of ventriloquism, song and an important message about reading.

Author shares literary perspectives and the process of research, development and publication of stories.Entertainment, food, and a tour of the botanical

gardens of the Dallas Arboretum.

Author shares literary perspectives and the process of research, development and publication of stories.Entertainment, food, and a tour of the botanical

gardens of the Dallas Arboretum.

Interactive novel study in the DeGolyer Estate Library with a

nationally acclaimed children’s author.

Interactive novel study in the DeGolyer Estate Library with a

nationally acclaimed children’s author.

City WideCity Wide

EBL allows corporate, foundations, school, non-profit and civic organizations to partner in a city wide effort to

promote literacy.

EBL allows corporate, foundations, school, non-profit and civic organizations to partner in a city wide effort to

promote literacy.

EffortEffort

VOLUNTEER opportunitiesVOLUNTEER opportunities

MentoringGuest SpeakersAdvisory Board

Young Professional Donor Committee

MentoringGuest SpeakersAdvisory Board

Young Professional Donor Committee

HOW CAN you help?HOW CAN you help?

• Financial Contributions• Volunteer

Opportunities• Become a Guest

Speaker• Sponsor a Reading

Event or Celebration• Be a Program Intern• Adopt a School• Be a Prominent

Sponsor at our annual Fairway to Literacy Golf Tournament

• Sponsor the EBL bookmobile

• Sponsor a Teacher Appreciation Event

• Financial Contributions• Volunteer

Opportunities• Become a Guest

Speaker• Sponsor a Reading

Event or Celebration• Be a Program Intern• Adopt a School• Be a Prominent

Sponsor at our annual Fairway to Literacy Golf Tournament

• Sponsor the EBL bookmobile

• Sponsor a Teacher Appreciation Event

In theIn the

Earning by Learning believes that reading is a right and not a privilege.

 

Earning by Learning believes that reading is a right and not a privilege.

 

end…end…

The Stand for Children and Literacy is an ever evolving process. Today simply marks the beginning of a new moment in time to refocus and recommit.

The Stand for Children and Literacy is an ever evolving process. Today simply marks the beginning of a new moment in time to refocus and recommit.

A NewA New

It’s a new day, not yet promised, It’s a new day, not yet promised,

DayDay

to get it right.to get it right.

Thank you to our board, advisory council, reading /operation advisors, and staff that make it all possible.

Thank you to our board, advisory council, reading /operation advisors, and staff that make it all possible.

Board of DirectorsSammy and Kristen Bickham

Bickham & BickhamSha Butler

Civic VolunteerJane Didear

Dallas ISDScott FlanneryUnitedHealthcare

Scott Gibbs-PresidentMcGriff, Seibels and Williams of TX

Joseph HardemanBBVA CompassRaul Hinojosa

University of DallasLucy LivingstonCivic Volunteer

Rosemary MoriceCivic VolunteerDavid Shaw

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Ex OfficioDrew Campbell

New Car Dealers Assoc.Ed Fjordbak

Texas Capital BankJ. Cook

Communities Foundation of Texas

Advisory CouncilThe Honorable Ron Kirk

The Honorable Royce WestCarolyn GreenDr. Mary Morris

Carol ReedAndy Siegel

Benjamin Turk

Reading and Operations AdvisorsLeslie BeattyPeggy MarrinWilliam Toles

Founding DirectorThelma Morris-Lindsey

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