 Veronica's name was drawn from the list of individuals who USHLI. A winner will be drawn every month. With this tablet, a student can access millions of books, magazines, songs, movies, TV shows, popular apps and games. In announcing the campaign and the first winner, USHLI President Dr. Juan Andrade said, "It is common knowledge that students who read more do better in school, transition easier from one grade level to the next, have a better vocabulary and better language skills, are better writers and spellers, are more self-confident, do better on ACT and SAT scores, and are more likely to graduate and pursue post-secondary education or grad school." Established in 1982, USHLI is an award-winning Chicago-based national non-profit organization that promotes education, leadership development, civic engagement, and research. |