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Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Let Students Finish the Whole Book. It Could Change Their Lives.

Reading a story fully is an act of love, crucial for literary comprehension and fostering an authentic voice in students.
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Writing

Define the Relationship

Literacy is more than reading and writing; it includes practical application in real-life contexts.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago
Education

The magazine that contains a Willy Wonka-style golden ticket

The event highlighted the urgent need for children to have access to books and the profound impact of reading on their future.
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago
NYC parents

Parents: what are the best books to read aloud to children?

There is a significant decline in parents reading aloud to young children, dropping from 64% to 41% since 2012.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Let Students Finish the Whole Book. It Could Change Their Lives.

Reading a story fully is an act of love, crucial for literary comprehension and fostering an authentic voice in students.
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Writing

Define the Relationship

Literacy is more than reading and writing; it includes practical application in real-life contexts.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago
Education

The magazine that contains a Willy Wonka-style golden ticket

The event highlighted the urgent need for children to have access to books and the profound impact of reading on their future.
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago
NYC parents

Parents: what are the best books to read aloud to children?

There is a significant decline in parents reading aloud to young children, dropping from 64% to 41% since 2012.
more#reading
#education
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them

U.S. students still lag nearly half a grade behind pre-pandemic levels in math and reading as of Spring 2024.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

New Study: Teachers Say Parental Engagement Makes or Breaks Student Performance

Parental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England's new schools curriculum

Audiobooks should be integrated into the school curriculum to address declining reading enjoyment among children.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Commons: Teaching Lucy

The solution to America's literacy crisis is a balanced approach to reading instruction, incorporating both phonics and whole language strategies.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

New grant looks to boost literacy effort for New York City's students struggling to read | amNewYork

New York Community Trust invests $150,000 to support literacy among underserved youth via Literacy Academy Collective.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

U.S. students need to start showing up - Harvard Gazette

Students show slow recovery in math but decline in reading, with chronic absenteeism hindering overall performance.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them

U.S. students still lag nearly half a grade behind pre-pandemic levels in math and reading as of Spring 2024.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

New Study: Teachers Say Parental Engagement Makes or Breaks Student Performance

Parental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England's new schools curriculum

Audiobooks should be integrated into the school curriculum to address declining reading enjoyment among children.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Commons: Teaching Lucy

The solution to America's literacy crisis is a balanced approach to reading instruction, incorporating both phonics and whole language strategies.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

New grant looks to boost literacy effort for New York City's students struggling to read | amNewYork

New York Community Trust invests $150,000 to support literacy among underserved youth via Literacy Academy Collective.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

U.S. students need to start showing up - Harvard Gazette

Students show slow recovery in math but decline in reading, with chronic absenteeism hindering overall performance.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Ancient Scribes Got Ergonomic Injuries, Too

Ancient Egyptian scribes held a prestigious position due to literacy, performing vital administrative tasks despite facing similar occupational health issues as modern office workers.
fromOpen Culture
4 weeks ago
Books

Why the Romans Stopped Reading Books

Reading culture in ancient Rome declined alongside the empire's wider cultural decay, with significant impacts on literature and education.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Ancient Scribes Got Ergonomic Injuries, Too

Ancient Egyptian scribes held a prestigious position due to literacy, performing vital administrative tasks despite facing similar occupational health issues as modern office workers.
fromOpen Culture
4 weeks ago
Books

Why the Romans Stopped Reading Books

Reading culture in ancient Rome declined alongside the empire's wider cultural decay, with significant impacts on literature and education.
more#history
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Book swaps at tube stations are invaluable bring them back | Letters

The ban on book-sharing at tube stations disregards community needs and fire safety realities.
#community-engagement
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brooklyn Bodega

Brooklyn Book Bodega won the 2025 Spark Prize to enhance literacy and provide books to children across New York City.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Libraries will only exist for as long as we borrow from them. Consider it your civic duty | Jodi Wilson

Libraries support authors through a lending rights scheme and foster community engagement.
Borrowing books from libraries benefits both readers and authors.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
2 months ago

2025 Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour: Tony Gonsolin Reads To Children At El Nido Family Center

Tony Gonsolin engages with the community by reading to children as part of the Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brooklyn Bodega

Brooklyn Book Bodega won the 2025 Spark Prize to enhance literacy and provide books to children across New York City.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Libraries will only exist for as long as we borrow from them. Consider it your civic duty | Jodi Wilson

Libraries support authors through a lending rights scheme and foster community engagement.
Borrowing books from libraries benefits both readers and authors.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
2 months ago

2025 Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour: Tony Gonsolin Reads To Children At El Nido Family Center

Tony Gonsolin engages with the community by reading to children as part of the Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour.
more#community-engagement
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 months ago

Learn How To Read With Phonics: 3 Steps To Teach Phonics

Phonics is the preferred method for teaching reading, enabling strong decoding skills and boosting children's confidence in reading.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Dutch broadcaster launches news bulletin in easy-to-understand language

NOS launched a news program in easy language for 2.5 million Dutch people struggling with literacy and language comprehension.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
8 months ago
Writing

Five Events We're Excited for at This Year's National Book Festival - Washingtonian

The National Book Festival features authors discussing their works, addressing themes like censorship, children's anxiety, and cultural legacy, highlighting the importance of literacy and inclusivity.
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