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- ↑ Unger, Scott (2008-11-16). "Reading program has kids two years ahead". The State Journal. Frankfort, Kentucky. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
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She also contributed millions to fund the Rowland Reading Foundation to provide phonics-based reading programs for schoolchildren.
- ↑ Rands, Geoff (September 24, 2008). "Local News: New teachers, new program to help St. Peter kids excel at reading". Marshall Democrat-News . Marshall, Missouri. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
- ↑ e.g., full page advertisement in the Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Leader-Telegram newspaper.
- ↑ Journal, Dennis Punzel | Wisconsin State. "Ohio firm buys Rowland Reading Foundation's Superkids". madison.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
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