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News and events related to LEAF’s PAKRAT program

May 17, 2019
Good News: Yesterday (05/16/2019), we were informed that we will receive two separate grants in support of LEAF efforts: 1.  $21,000 from the Richard Schulze Foundation (Best Buy) in support of the PAKRAT Program. This will allow us to continue to expand the PAKRAT library in our 9 elementary and preschool buildings as well as the summer Roll & Read Bu…
February 28, 2018
A new PAKRAT video has been produced for our Gannett/USA Today grant application that describes the school year and summer program.
January 7, 2018
Make the PAKRAT Program a Winner! There’s $60,000 on the line, so keep reading to learn how you can support our program. Our PAKRAT program is in the running to be considered one of the most innovative school programs and we need your support to win!
June 7, 2017
Ready to Roll! The PAKRAT Roll and Read book bus will be coming to a neighborhood near you!
April 11, 2017
A Community Thrives (ACT) enables community members to act on ideas that improve the people, organizations, government, and businesses around them by equipping them with the resources they need to thrive. Support LEAF by voting for PAKRAT daily in USA TODAY’s “A Communtiy Thrives Project.”  Judges will award three grants per category; (2) $50,000 and (1) $…
November 1, 2016
The Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) recogizes LEAF’s PAKRAT program. PAKRAT and PAKRAT Roll & Read A St. Cloud District 742 Success Story.