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well-being of students with
HIGHLIGHT

We have strictly followed the prescribed guidelines. Our
teachers and students are extremely enthusiastic about
Excerpts from interaction with Did Covid-19 affect the reading maximizing the programme for the benefit of students. I ensure
Vinayak, Nodal Officer of the Read ability of students? my students read content from the textbook for 15 minutes and
Campaign Programme, about the learn the meaning of keywords. I also encourage group reading and peer
programme's objectives, imple- Yes, the pandemic hampered stu- reading for students who have reading difficulties. Our school library, which
mentation, and outcomes. dents' reading ability. Some pri- has a large selection of books, is luring children to spend time reading there.
mary school students even failed to This is a wonderful programme that encourages my students to read and
recognize the English alphabet. We helps them mitigate their reading difficulties. We ensure that this program
recognized that the habit of reading continues and becomes part of the teaching-learning process."
is a fundamental factor in education
- CH Narasing Rao, GHM, ZPHS Gundrampally, Nalgonda District.
During my visits to numerous schools, I found that 80 percent
of students across the state improved their reading skills.
Readers who were formerly proficient have progressed to fluent
readers. Those who previously struggled with reading are now
proficient readers. Most importantly, students from tribal communities are
performing admirably. They can now read the material in their native
languages and English. I have also put extensive efforts with my colleagues to
bring a positive outcome. I followed the guidelines and intricately designed
my strategies for effective implementation of the programme. I thank state
government authorities and education department officials at all levels for
What is the objective of the taking on the responsibility of ensuring the success of this initiative."
programme? and tried our best to support the - CH Seshu, SRG, MPPS Varkala, Nalgonda District.
To ensure that every student can programme. All the stakeholders of
read fluently and encourage them school education, including the Our students have enhanced their reading skills as a result of
to read as a habit. mandal, district, and state levels au- frequent reading practice under the Reading Campaign
How is the programme being thorities, are constantly extending Programme. I encourage students to read Telugu
implemented? their support to the school heads comprehensions, poems and stories. Books in Telugu about
and teachers. The Room to Read or- freedom fighters, Chandamama, and Balamitra Kathalu are available in our
The proposal for the campaign ganization established school li- Library. Other languages and subject books are also stocked for students to
was well received by school heads braries in 700 primary schools. read during their library period. We are taking utmost care to mitigate the
and teachers, who began working Also, UNICEF donated talking reading gaps, especially among the students who have trouble reading. The
to advance the programme by cul- books to Kasturba Gandhi Balika district and mandal officials extended tremendous support and visited or
tivating a love of reading in stu- Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and residential school to elaborately educate children about the importance of Library and
dents. Reading strategies were im- schools, and the Basic Research Ed- the importance of becoming an ardent reader."
plemented by the teachers, who ucation and Development Society - G Ravinder, School Assitant, Telugu language, ZPHS Karkhanagadda
held competitions and provided (BREAD) gave library books to 500 Karimnagar District.
kids with books to read during li- schools and 150 KGBVs.
brary hours. Students have become What are the outcomes of the Reading is one of the most powerful habits for transforming
more interested in language and programme that you have one's knowledge, skill set, and behaviour, and it's critical to
reading as a result of library day and observed? instill this key habit in children's minds. Thank you to
Mother Language Day celebrations. Telangana's Department of School Education for this fantastic
Students improved their reading endeavour."
standards and got acquainted with - Ms Prasanthi Bathina, Senior Manager, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh,
reading. Also, students were drawn Save the Children.
in by the dynamic and engaging
reading strategies increasing the Reading is a success in itself for youngsters who try to learn
percentage of attendance of each anything about everything. With collective action, the Telangana
student. We heartfully thank all the READ initiative has established a model for inculcating reading
school heads, teachers, students, habits in youngsters."
and local communities for support- - Malladi Sree Nagesh, Education Lead-South India, Save the Children.
ing the programme to the fullest. I
hope they continue to work for the

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