Turning the Page News

News from 2006-2007

Spring 2007 Newsletter

The Spring 2007 Newsletter is available to download in PDF format.

News from 2005-2006

2005-2006 Annual Report available here, in PDF format, to download.

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Carpe Librum V closes after a successful sale!

Our fifth annual fundraising booksale, Carpe Librum, officially closed its doors on May 22nd after five successful weeks at 900 7th Street NW, and three days of sales at George Washington University and Georgetown University. After collecting over 60,000 books (generously donated by over 200 local businesses and organizations), the three sales combined grossed $45,000 for TTP's programs. Thank you to all who participated as book drive hosts and visited our sales! Carpe Librum will be back again next spring!

For more information on Carpe Librum V, click here.

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Award-Winning Children's Book Author Shares Her Perspective on TTP Community Nights

After volunteering her time to present at several Community Night Author Visits, Sheree Fitch writes about her thoughts on TTP and Community Nights. Read the whole story.

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TTP Americorps*VISTA Offers an Inside Look at Parent Workshops

Kara Garbe gives an insider's perspective as she discusses her experiences leading parent workshops at Community Nights. Read the whole story.

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Local Partnerships Increase Classroom Resources

Dozens of TTP-sponsored programs are in full swing, bringing valuable supplies and resources to hundreds of students in our partner schools. Read the whole story.

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Woodson Students Add a New Dimension to Community Nights

The Reaching Back Looking Forward (RBLF) high school service-learning initiative is stronger than ever. Read the whole story.

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Principal Meeting Strengthens Partner School Bonds

TTP gathers principals from across its eight partner schools for a day of reflection and collaboration.
Read the whole story.

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TTP Honors Outstanding Parents and Volunteers

Learn more about active TTP parents Joye Harris and Ronald Wilson and meet all-star volunteers Calvin Thomas and Kim Palombo. Read the whole story.

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New Curriculum Explores Local and Global Community

The new Celebrating Community parent workshop helps parents talk to their kids about the importance of community and how to appreciate diversity.
Read the whole story.

Summer 2004 News

TTP President Named a 'Hometown Hero'

Jason King, Turning the Page's president and co-founder, is named a "Hometown Hero" by Washington, D.C. PBS television affiliate WETA! Read the full story and view the video.

IMLS Highlights TTP & The Phillips Collection for July/August 2004

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has profiled TTP's partnership with The Phillips Collection on its web site. TTP and The Phillips Collection worked together in 2003-2004 to provide families and teachers with educational arts-based resources through a grant from IMLS. Read the full story.

Spring 2004 News

Carpe Librum 2004: Used Book Sale Fundraiser a Huge Success!

Turning the Page's third annual used book sale fundraiser netted a record $35,000 for our programs in D.C. public schools. We also donated more than 12,000 unsold books to our partner schools and to area nonprofits.

Carpe Librum took place from April 19 through May 1 at several locations around D.C. This tremendous success was made possible by more than 150 organizations, businesses, law firms, apartment complexes and individuals who donated more than 35,000 books as well as all of our customers and supporters from around the city!

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Fall 2003 News

Students at Merritt Educational Center and Kenilworth Elementary create photographs and writing in the classroom with Literacy Through Photography!

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Aiton Elementary teachers lead staff in brainstorming around family involvement during a Staff Development Day in December.