2010 COUNCIL OF THE FEDERATION LITERACY AWARD RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED

The recipient of the sixth annual Council of the Federation (COF) Literacy Award is Kim Newlove, a Saskatoon educator.

"I want to offer my congratulations to Ms. Kim Newlove on being named the 2010 Council of the Federation Literacy Award recipient," Premier Brad Wall said. "Ms. Newlove has championed, throughout her impressive career, the importance of literacy as a learning priority. She continues to have a positive impact on students, schools, her community and our grateful province."

During her 29 years with Saskatoon Public Schools, Newlove has served as an elementary teacher, vice-principal, consultant, coordinator and Superintendent of Education. She was instrumental in Saskatoon Public Schools adopting early learning and literacy as a learning priority and establishing the multi-faceted Literacy for Life program. Now in its fifth year, the program's overall goal is to have all K-12 students reading at, or above, grade level.

Created by Canada's premiers in 2005, the COF Literacy Award recognizes individuals for outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of literacy. A recipient is selected annually in each province and territory, and each award recipient receives a COF Literacy Award medallion, as well as a certificate.

The 2010 COF Literacy Award for Saskatchewan recognizes a leader who has contributed to the advancement of lifelong literacy development in Saskatchewan. Newlove was chosen by three external judges, who were appointed to the 2010 COF Literacy Award Selection Committee.

For more information on the COF Literacy Award, please visit www.education.gov.sk.ca/literacy/federation-award/.

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For more information, contact:

Jill Welke
Education
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5609
Email: jill.welke3@gov.sk.ca