![Elected officials, community leaders, school district superintendents and local organizations gather at Summerwind Elementary School March 30 for an Innovation Summit to unveil the “Palmdale Promise: Early Learning Literacy Initiative.” [contributed]](https://www.theavtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Palmdale-Promise-unveiling-1.jpg)
“The Palmdale Promise: Early Learning Literacy Initiative represents a commitment to our families that all Palmdale students will be able to read by third grade,” Maldonado said. “We are preparing our future leaders before they take their first step into the classroom.”
![Palmdale School District Superintendent Raúl Maldonado.[contributed]](https://www.theavtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Palmdale-Promise-unveiling-2-Raul-Maldonado.jpg)
Footsteps2Brilliance provides a curriculum of more than 1,000 books, songs and interactive games that can be accessed with or without an Internet connection. Since its initial launch in October, registered users in the city of Palmdale have already read 6 million words, officials said.
“We are leading the way in reducing the vocabulary and oral language gap in at-risk children while accelerating literacy skills for more advanced students,” Maldonado said.
“I commend Superintendent Maldonado for his vision in bringing us together to support this innovative initiative for Palmdale children. Our success will have a lasting impact on the city infrastructure,” Ledford said.
“We believe this will be a powerful model for districts across the nation to follow,” added Ilene Rosenthal, CEO of Footsteps2Brilliance.
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Taylor Parker says
Mr. Maldonado did not (not) introduce Footsteps2Briliance to the people of Palmdale. That happened back in 2013 long before he was the superintendent, and well before this current board. But the AV Times won’t publish the truth, and Maldonado will keep taking credit for things he hasn’t done.
Eric says
I’m glad the fine folks of Palmdale will be joining the rest of society in the 21st century by finally learning to read.
Doh! says
Maybe they will surpass the illiterates in Lancaster who keep voting for Rex.
Carlos says
Waste of money for 2 languages. Keep it English only since english is the universal language of business, politics, communication, etc. When I came to this country my family made sure we spoke only english at home so we could better communicate with the legal and natural born citizens of this great country. We have been successful in our chosen paths in life and are grateful to our parents, now deceased, for having the patience of learning and teaching a new language to us. God Bless America!
pirrurris says
Carlos, you keep thinking that. As for me… am making sure that my kids learn as many languages as possible. If your theory is true, about english being the universal language, why are so many employers looking to hire bilingual employees? Te digo una cosa….no mames. Por eso estamos como estamos.
La tuya says
¡Callate cerrote!
pirrurris says
No que no hablan espanol pendejos.
Mike says
I wish I could understand Spanish or mexican.that way I could know what you said.and mcdonalds,burger king,del taco,taco bell,jack in the box,etc,etc.
Joey B says
@Mike
Pirrurris is a proud racist of Spanish decent. Employers are looking to hire bilingual employees because of all the illegal aliens who come here and refuse to learn English and integrate into our country. With pirrurris constantly replying in Spanish it just proves my point. The liberal left have forgotten that the USA belongs to natural born and legal citizens. They are constantly trying to give it away.
Maria says
Me avergüenzo de ustedes ilegales arruinando este país mis padres trabajaron duro para llegar a “Legalmente” por tratar de hacer México pero esperando obtener sus folletos gratis al mismo tiempo. Una vez que Estados Unidos se convierte en México, entonces ¿qué? ¿Destruir e invadir otro país que te da regalos? En cuanto a los empleados bilingües buscan los empleadores, la de los ilegales para recuperar sus dólares americanos y una patada desde el estado y de gobierno. Como dijo Carlos, el inglés es el lenguaje universal de negocios, UNIVERSAL. Ilegales…
SMHX2 says
AV times, where is my response to this imbecile? You post her rant but not my response? Nice.
pirrurris says
Maria, no se aquien le estas llamando illegales pinche nopaluda. Yo servi mas de 21 años de militar protejiendo tu derecho de ser idiota. Ami nadien me a dado nada gratis. Los mismos nopaludos que despues de que se hacen cuidadanos, quiren cerrar lauerta para que nadien mas entre. POR ESO ESTAMOS, COMO ESTAMOS.
Shane Falco says
When I was a kid, my siblings and I learned to read by age three…my kids learned to read by age three. Is this initiative saying that kids can’t read in kindergarten anymore…and we cross our fingers hoping teachers will get them reading in 4 years??
SMHX2 says
Shane, yet you seem to have issues with reading comprehension at your old age. I urge you to re-read the news piece and tell me where you read that students in kinder are illiterate. You also seem to have a crapload of issues, it’s always about you, then you and it ends with you. I am sick of hearing about how perfect you “oinky” family is, you are what is currently wrong with society. I wish I knew what FS you work at because I bet you look just like you express yourself, your head is full of air and your gut is full of crap. I am sick of you and your priviledge background. I hope you are not wasting my tax payer $ and commenting while at work!
prrurris says
Shane, no it is not saying that kids can’t read. It is saying that the goal is to prepare our kids to be pur future leaders. Maybe, this way…we will have more hispanics and minorities in our fire departments and police departments. And local, state, and federal jobs. Mr. I am beautiful cause my dad got me in the Fire Department.
Jim L says
WE don’t NEED minorities in any job. I could care less what race people are when they apply at my company . They just need to work. If everyone takes the same test and some people can not pass, those are the people who do NOT need to cry about not getting hired just because they are a certain race.. I want workers that can do a job and do the job right, not make sure we diversify just to say we “have minorities” on the workforce.
Tim Scott says
As an employer I agree with you in general. However, I also found that when I wanted to sell in a diverse community having an all white sales force wasn’t really ideal. When it comes to nominal “public servants” I think it is reasonable to have those organizations reflect the community they serve.
Mike says
True prrurris,remember not too long ago,minorities complained that the fd test was too difficult.and the aclu tried to get an easier test,for anyone of color or minorities.fortunately the courts ruled that the test should be the same for all,regardless of race,creed or ethnic background.so education is the key.
Tim Scott says
But at what age will your kids turn away from your arrogant bigoted path? That’s the real question. Or are they doomed to the “sins of their father”?
Shane Falco says
I didn’t realize that teaching your kids to read was somehow bigoted. I also didn’t realize that was somehow a “sin of the father” to be involved with your kids to make sure they are good students and not troublemakers in class or in the community.
I guess it’s now arrogant and a priveleged background when you are actually present to parent.
Shane Falco says
I wasn’t aware that teaching your own children to read was somehow bigoted or a priveleged background. I thought that used to be normal.
Is it now arrogant or a “sin of the father” to make sure your kids can read, they aren’t troublemakers in the classroom or the community. That’s not “perfection”, it’s being a parent.
This group is clearly stating that, “The Palmdale Promise: Early Learning Literacy Initiative represents a commitment to our families that all Palmdale students will be able to read by third grade,” Maldonado said. “We are preparing our future leaders before they take their first step in the classroom”….That seems to me that by first/second/third grade they are already a few steps in the classroom by then, but hey…if one more free program keeps some kids from dropping out and becoming problems for the rest of us, no problem.
dumbandblind says
It’s not the students that need to learn reading but rather illiterate parents educated to be responsible adults.