Bret Fowler

Audio-assisted reading is said to tremendously increase the reading proficiency of all students, but there are currently no implemented audio reading programs for high school students in Caldwell. Fowler hopes to give 9th-12th-grade students at Caldwell High School, through the "Audibly Bookin' Literacy Project", an opportunity to improve their reading scores on the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT). He also hopes to bring readers up to grade-level, and enhance the Advanced Placement curriculum. His project will encourage students to practice responsible utilization of technology in the library. This audio-book project will combine familiar technology and a much needed skill to help students reach achievement levels in reading. Six iPods, a Bose SoundDock and a nine-month subscription to Audible.com will be made available for use by 750 students. Fowler resides in Nampa.