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Q. Why is the program being suspended?
A. The Word Power Challenge program enjoyed the support of educators and parents while serving as a catalyst for many students to increase their vocabulary skills. The Reader’s Digest Association suspended the National Word Power Challenge for the 2007-2008 school year and continues to evaluate the program in every respect, including scope, mission, and model for implementation. One of the earlier decisions is moving The Word Power Challenge to Weekly Reader.
Founded in 1902, Weekly Reader publishes 15 magazines for students in every grade from preschool through high school, and offers curriculum-rich, engaging material in both print and electronic formats. Weekly Reader magazines have been recognized for their outstanding text and design, and their effectiveness in improving student performance. Every one of the magazines has won awards for excellence in educational journalism. Weekly Reader magazines currently serve approximately nine million students and 250,000 teachers nationwide. Weekly Reader Publishing Group is part of the Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Q. Will the program be available in the future?
A. The Weekly Reader Word Power Challenge will not be launching in the 2008-2009 school year. Stay in touch with us as we continue to streamline the program and expand our partnerships!
In the meantime, we will continue to boost English language skills through the Word Power column featured in every issue of Reader’s Digest magazine, through our popular and respected Weekly Reader classroom magazines and teacher resources and, through the Daily Word Power Challenge feature at the Weekly Reader Website (weeklyreader.com).
Q. How and when do I get a refund?
A. Refund checks were processed and mailed in November, 2007. If you did not receive your refund check, please fax your canceled check (showing paid registration) to 866.523.6389 and we will process your refund.
Q. What are the refund amounts?
A. For current registered paid schools, refunds were processed as follows:
$50 – paid one year registration (2007-2008 school year)
$40 – paid second half of a two-year registration (2006-2007/2007-2008 school years)
$80 – paid two year registration (2007-2008/2008-2009 school years)
Q. I just sent my check in – will I get a refund?
A. Any checks received after October 1, 2007, were not processed (deposited). Those checks and an accompanying letter were returned to the address that appeared on the check or if an invoice accompanied the payment, to the address on the invoice.
Q. It is now May, 2008 and I still haven’t received the school refund. What do I do?
A. Please fax a copy of your canceled check showing your registration payment for the 2007-2008 school year to 866.523.6389. Someone will contact you and your refund will be processed.
Q. How are the scholarship winners affected by this program change?
A. All scholarship winners will continue to receive their payouts.
Q. How can I submit comments, questions or concerns regarding the changes to this program?
A. You can fax us at 866.523.6389 or send us an email at nwpc@weeklyreader.com. You can also reach us through the Contact Us page on this website.
Q. Is there someone that I can speak with about the changes in the program?
A. Please send us an email at nwpc@weeklyreader.com.
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