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The Read-Aloud Volunteer Program was founded in 1995 by the late Dr. Marilyn Nye. Dr. Nye was an authority on children's literature and a professor in the Department of Teacher Education at California State University, Hayward for 25 years. She began the program at Downer Elementary School in San Pablo, California based upon the principles of the highly successful Oregon Children's foundation SMART program (Start Making A Reader Today). Today, over 200 volunteers read every week to children at schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The program is funded by generous contributions from businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the community. The current board of directors is committed to significantly expanding the program over the next few years and perpetuating Dr. Nye's vision.
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