World Report: April 4, 2008 Vol. #13 Iss. #23
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
A Forceful Voice for Blind Kids
Rocco Fiorentino, 11, has been blind since birth. But he's not letting his disability keep him in the dark. Rocco is shedding light on the need for braille education for visually impaired kids. When he realized that there weren't enough resources for kids like him, he took his cause to New Jersey legislators, convincing them to grant more than $1 million for braille services in schools. "Helping others is the best part," Rocco told TFK. Learn more at 5 Questions for Shawn Johnson
