Read Across America 2017 Published Feb. 24, 2017 By Sean Dath 452 AMW/PA Started in 1997 by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for children in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. According to the NEA, motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. Research has shown that children who are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school and local area schools are looking for volunteers to participate in events from March 1-3. This event is ideal if you're busy but would like to make an impact in helping a child develop a love of reading. Available times vary among the schools, note the different dates and times available below. Please reply to megan.crusher.1@us.af.mil if interested. Schools & dates/time: Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Location: Enchanted Hills Elementary School Address: 1357 Mount Baldy Street, Perris, CA 92570 Hours: 0830-1000 Date: Thursday, March 2, 2017 Location: Rivera Elementary School Address: 20440 Red Poppy Ln, Riverside, CA 92508 Hours: 0815-1000 Date: Thursday, March 2, 2017 Location: Mead Valley Elementary School Address: 21100 Oleander Avenue, Perris, CA 92570 Hours: 0830-1200 (half hour or hour increments) Date: Thursday, March 2, 2016 Location: Seneca Elementary School Address: 11615 Wordsworth Road, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 Hours: 0830 -1000 Date: Friday, March 3, 2017 Location: John F. Kennedy Elementary School Address: 19125 Schoolhouse Ln, Riverside, CA 92508 Hours: 0900-1300 (pick any timeframe between those hours) Date: Friday, March 3, 2017 Location: Hyatt Elementary School Address: 400 E Shaver St, San Jacinto, CA 92583 Hours: 0830-1030