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Sonnesyn Elementary in New Hope Celebrates Gains in Reading Proficiency:

A New Hope elementary school is helping more students conquer reading through a relatively new teaching curriculum. About three years ago, Sonnesyn Elementary School adopted a program called Bridge2Read.  It's a free program that offers coaching and support for teachers in the classroom, according to Principal Mary Jane Adams.  That curriculum and coaching has helped to improve student outcomes.  "It's a tool that helps teachers teach kids how to read," Adams said. "What we're seeing is huge improvements in our… Read More