28-03-2025
Binghamton students recognized for reading accomplishments
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Students in all seven Binghamton elementary schools spent a whopping 3,798 hours reading last month as part of a special Black History Month challenge.
The non-profit CARES launched the Black History Month Reading Challenge in collaboration with the Binghamton City School District.
Students were encouraged to read books related to African American history. They also logged their minutes of reading, regardless of the subject matter.
In the end, the kids collectively read an impressive 227,000 minutes.
Michael Cooper is a member of the CARES administrative team.
'It makes us feel good because our main goal here with kids is to bridge the cultural gap between schools and families. This was an eye opener for a lot of people and students. It definitely played into what we're doing,' said Cooper.
Saturday evening, CARES will host a special celebration at NOMA which is located within First Congregational Church at the corner of Front and Main Streets.
There will be a potluck dinner and the top two readers from each school will be recognized. Mayor Kraham will also be on hand to read a book to the kids and their families.
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