The Digital Learning Network at NASA's Johnson Space Center will host Read 'Round the World with about 30 schools across the country on Monday, March 3.

Two one-hour events, honoring Dr. Seuss’ birthday, will focus on how reading is important everywhere -- whether on Earth or in space. Students will learn how reading skills are used in various jobs at NASA as well as compare how technology over the course of 50 years has changed the way NASA employees exercise reading skills.

An astronaut is scheduled to join each session to read one of her favorite books. The events will feature interaction between the students, a NASA DLN education specialist and the astronaut, concluding with questions from the students.

"As a former classroom teacher, I understand the importance and challenges of connecting curriculum areas to real-world situations," said Erin McKinley, DLN education specialist. "Reading skills are incredibly important, and many students do not realize those skills are used outside of the classroom and in such topics as math and science."

The first event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. CST with astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger as the in-studio guest.  Astronaut Nicole Stott will join the second DLN program from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The DLN's goal is to enhance NASA's capability of delivering unique content by linking students and educators with NASA experts. The DLN offers videoconferencing or webcasting and provides interactive educational experiences to students and educators from kindergarten to university levels across the nation and around the world.

For more information about NASA’s DLN, visit:
 http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/

For information on how to view this event via webcast, visit:
http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/catalog/details/?cid=606

For more information about NASA and other educational programs offered, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov