Books at Home, Big Impact at School | Colorado Springs News

Third graders at Rogers Elementary are thriving thanks to a book program that began in kindergarten — fueled by the Scripps Howard Fund’s “If You Give a Child a Book” initiative. These kids aren’t just reading; they’re building confidence, sparking imagination, and even helping classmates bridge language gaps. With books at home, not just school, they’ve transformed from letter learners to chapter-book conquerors. The school’s Million Minute Challenge turns reading into a family game, with students competing for leaderboard glory. And they’re not shy about saying thanks — because every book has opened worlds, changing their education and lives forever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69b0db33d5527ae6