CRIS Radio is collaborating with the Hartford Courant’s News In Education program by making its lessons available in audio for students who struggle to read. Click HERE for more info.
CRISKids Improves Reading in Enfield
Journal Inquirer, April 10, 2020
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Study: Nonprofits help improve reading scores for Enfield Students
ENFIELD — A unique collaboration between two nonprofits — the local Educational Resources for Children Inc. and the Windsor-based Connecticut Radio Information System — that enabled students … Continue Reading ››
CRIS gives intro in Greenwich
Laura Boogaert, CRIS' Enterprise Engagement Coordinator, traveled to Greenwich to introduce the Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities to all-things-CRIS. It was Laura's first presentation for CRIS, and she nailed it.
CRISKids Trains @ Fall for Enfield
CRISKids for Schools was among the resources offered at Fall for Enfield, a fair for Enfield residents hosted by ERFC. CRISKids for Schools is available to all of the students in Enfield schools and is used by ERFC, an after-school program. CRIS is providing training and support throughout the year.
CRISKids Trains Enfield Teachers
Enfield Schools’ Page
CRIS, ERFC Work for Enfield Students
CRIS is working with ERFC (Enfield Resources for Children) to bring CRISKids for Schools to Enfield students. The service will put widely read books into audio format for students with disabilities.
The initiative is made possible by grants from the Fund for Greater Hartford and the Hartford … Continue Reading ››
2018 CRISKids for Schools Survey
History Speaks! An Introduction
Introduce your students to “Voices of World War I,” audio recordings that bring historical documents alive with human narration.
In time for your Veterans Day lesson plans, CRIS Radio has produced a 15-minute audio program that includes recordings of selected WWI state archival records. This specially produced Veterans Day program is available at no cost at CRIS Radio, www.crisradio.org.
CRIS Radio produced this audio program and numerous other recordings of primary source historic documents selected in partnership with the Connecticut State Library. These documents include government records, soldiers’ diaries, letters to home, and newspaper articles. Also included are questionnaires completed by returning military personnel that provides insight on the impact of war on young men and women.
In addition to the 15-minute audio program, students and educators are invited to explore the numerous “Voices of WWI” recordings available on the CRIS website for streaming and downloading, also available at no cost.
Images of the original documents are available on the web site adjacent to the link that brings you to the audio recordings. In many cases, a transcript of the document also is available.