Callison Elementary School in Vacaville celebrated the 25th annual Read Across America Week, which began on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, with themed days. Friday was Literary Character Day and participants ...

The evidence is clear: Children who read — and who are read to — perform better in school. Studies show that experiencing and engaging in language-rich interactions helps children develop ...

Philantha Vaughn looked at a copy of “The Cat in the Hat” resting on a table in the Callison Elementary School library. “You don’t see that very much anymore,” she said, smiling, as if in fond memory ...

Travis Grimme wasn’t college-bound as a 17-year-old high school graduate. But his experiences serving as a Marine set his passion to ensure all students have opportunities to succeed. Grimme, a second ...