The latest press releases: featuring Jumpstart's work with young children across the country
Jumpstart Wins $200,000 from the American Express Members Project
August 30, 2010
Through votes from the general public, Jumpstart was awarded $200,000 in funding from American Express. Read more>>
Kim Davenport Named to Mom Congress
May 6, 2010
Jumpstart's Senior Vice President of Education and Program named to Parenting magazine's Mom Congress Advisory Board. Read more>>
The 2010 Campaign Book for Jumpstart's Read for the Record
March 11, 2010
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats has been selected as the official book to be read by millions on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Read more>>
Jumpstart to Award Research Grants
February 4, 2010
Today, Jumpstart announced a research grant competition, available to support the investigation of the Jumpstart program. Read more>>
Jumpstart Welcomes New COO
January 7, 2010
Seasoned executive professional, Paul Leech began Monday as Jumpstart's new Chief Operating Officer. Read more>>
Jumpstart Reads to More Than 2 Million Children on October 8!
November 13, 2009
On October 8, 2009, 2,019,752 children around the world read as part of Jumpstart's Read for the Record. Read more>>
Jumpstart Supports iParticipate Campaign
October 20, 2009
Jumpstart applauds the Entertainment Industry Foundation for their "iParticipate" campaign to promote volunteerism. Read more>>
Jumpstart's Read for the Record is Celebrated Around the Globe
October 8, 2009
The fourth annual campaign, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, encourages individuals to set a world record for the largest shared reading experience ever. Event highlights >>
Jumpstart to Ring Closing Bell
October 7, 2009
Jumpstart joins Eric Carle and corporate partners to ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Read more>>
False Opinions on Literacy
September 17, 2009
Pearson Foundation poll reveals myths about early literacy. Read more>>
Jumpstart Selected to Remember 9/11 Heroes
September 11, 2009
Two Jumpstart Corps members were chosen to participate in a reading of names at the World Trade Center. Read more>>
Lo Bosworth Unveils PSA
September 8, 2009
The Campaign Ambassador unveiled a PSA she filmed for Jumpstart's Read for the Record at an American Eagle in Hollywood.
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Jumpstart Celebrates Senator Kennedy
August 26, 2009
Jumpstart celebrates the life of Senator Kennedy by remembering his work on national service and education. Read more>>
Jumpstart Celebrates United We Serve
July 27, 2009
Jumpstart is taking part in Education Week, a noteworthy issue week highlighted through President Obama's United We Serve initiative. Read more>>
Jumpstart joins United We Serve
June 22, 2009
Jumpstart joins President Obama's national effort for Americans to serve their communities. Read more >>
Funding in MA at Risk
June 2, 2009
*More than $21 million in crucial state funding at risk. Read more>>
Famous Authors Attend Event
May 28, 2009
Walter Mosley & John Hodgman attend Scribbles to Novels. Read more>>
Jumpstart Wins Big!
May 28, 2009
*Jumpstart and Pearson win Cause Marketing Forum's Halo Award. Read more>>
Chicago Public Schools
May 22, 2009
Barbara Bowman accepts award from Jumpstart. Read more>>
