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ROAR celebrates 17 years

By Allison Krecek | October 14, 2013

DeKalb | Reaching Out Through Arts and Reading is encouraging students of all majors to get involved as it celebrates its 17th anniversary.The program has helped children kindergarten through fifth grade improve their reading and vocabulary skills. ROAR...

NIU students, staff assist English-language learners through ROAR program

NIU students, staff assist English-language learners through ROAR program

By Mary Diamond | April 24, 2012

Learning to read in English can be difficult for children who grew up speaking another language. English-language learners (ELLs) in DeKalb public schools are receiving help from NIU students and staff. The Reaching Out through Art and Reading (ROAR)...