For the past four years, a community partnership between Fulton Elementary School and the Adult Learning Source has provided a family literacy program for parents. “The program by APS and the Adult Learning Source recognizes that parents are the first and strongest teachers of children. It allows us to increase parental involvement in children’s learning,” said Fulton principal Michelle Krawchik.

Recently, State Representative Suzanne Williams and Nancy Todd, named “Colorado Mother of the Year,” presented over 100 books to parents in the family literacy program. The goal of the drive is to increase interest and appreciation for reading.

Fulton Principal Michelle Krawchik, State Representative Suzanne Williams, Mother of the Year Nancy Todd and Adult Learning Source Director Andrea Martínez talk to family literacy parents at Fulton.

“As a parent, I want to help my children do well in school. This family literacy program helps me better understand what my kids are learning, improves my own English skills, and provides resources, such as the books presented today,” said Fulton parent Mirna Ramírez

Representative Williams emphasized the value of collaborative efforts between schools and the community. “Continued partnerships allow everyone in our community to help students achieve. We are all resources for children,” said Williams.

Fulton parent Virginia Badillo and her daughter