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Inspiration

Fat Bear Week reading program

Attendance & engagement · Virginia

Fairfax County Public Schools's announcement prompted this practical look at what other schools and districts could adapt.

How they approached it

Students' reading contributes to a 'voting' system, likely for their favorite 'fat bear' contestant, making reading an interactive activity.

Why it is worth a look

This program leverages a popular real-world event to create an engaging and motivating context for student reading.

What you could learn

Integrate popular cultural events or current affairs into reading challenges to boost student engagement.

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