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9 Creative Ways to Keep Kids Reading Over Winter Break
Read more: 9 Creative Ways to Keep Kids Reading Over Winter BreakHere’s how to engage kids so they actually want to read at home Winter break is a time kids look forward to — and so do we, as educators and caregivers! No one can afford to lose ground, especially the more than two-thirds of elementary-aged learners already achieving below grade-level benchmarks. Thus, the first part…
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Supporting Bilingual Literacy With Access and Empowerment in 2024
Read more: Supporting Bilingual Literacy With Access and Empowerment in 2024The key to supporting bilingual literacy in your schools Literacy Leaders — Bilingual students benefit from certain scaffolding and instructional techniques to access grade-level standards. You already know this, right? Here’s something new for 2024: Kids Read Now is expanding its program to better meet the needs of bilingual students and families. For you, this…
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The Key to Supporting Bilingual Literacy in your Schools for 2024-2025
Read more: The Key to Supporting Bilingual Literacy in your Schools for 2024-2025Bilingual books help families build reading habits that last As an educator, you play a crucial role in supporting your bilingual learners, helping them thrive in English and Spanish. To help you build their literacy skills across both languages, Kids Read Now is continually expanding our selection of bilingual books for your students to choose…
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Kids Read Now Heats up the 2024 Summer Reading Program with Data-Driven Optimizations
Read more: Kids Read Now Heats up the 2024 Summer Reading Program with Data-Driven OptimizationsUpdates for summer 2024 mean greater reading gains and more motivation For summer 2024, Kids Read Now is ramping up efforts to revolutionize literacy for PK-5 students. Just like our educators, we continually analyze evidence to inform and optimize the Kids Read Now program. We’re all about using current research, like the Science of Reading,…
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Accelerating Reading Progress with High Effect Size – Part 6: Motivation and Engagement
Read more: Accelerating Reading Progress with High Effect Size – Part 6: Motivation and EngagementWithout student motivation and engagement, everything fails Before we reveal the special significance of student motivation and engagement, let’s look back and connect with the influences we previously explored. While it’s not essential to read all the articles before this one, you may find it gives both a more comprehensive picture and a more detailed…
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Accelerating Reading Progress with High Effect Size – Part 5: Caregiver Support
Read more: Accelerating Reading Progress with High Effect Size – Part 5: Caregiver SupportLiteracy Leaders: Welcome to the fifth article in our six-part series on Accelerating Reading Progress with High Effect Size. In this installment, you are challenged to think about your school or schools from the angle of parent or caregiver support and the effect that has on your students’ reading progress. What’s eye-opening is just how…
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7 Ways to Promote Independent Reading District-Wide
Read more: 7 Ways to Promote Independent Reading District-WideAs curriculum directors and coordinators, you have the power to revolutionize reading education in your districts. With the next benchmark assessment window looming, you know you need to do everything possible to ensure a significant increase in student reading proficiency. But let’s be honest… Winter break is just days away, and everyone’s exhausted! With well-deserved…
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Early Literacy Starts Here: 10 Most-Loved “Read to Me” Books for Emergent Readers
Read more: Early Literacy Starts Here: 10 Most-Loved “Read to Me” Books for Emergent ReadersDive into the world of early reading with our list of the 10 Most Loved “Read to Me” Books for Emergent Readers. Handpicked by the real experts – kids and families from our Kids Read Now program – these books are more than just stories; they’re the sparks that ignite a lifelong passion for reading.…
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Parents Love Our Program
Read more: Parents Love Our ProgramEvery year we survey parents and educators on what they like or would have us change about their child’s summer reading program. Thousands participate via survey links sent via text, app, and email— in multiple languages.
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Do you have your parents’ support and engagement?
Read more: Do you have your parents’ support and engagement?Are your parents aware of their children’s true progress? According to an article in EdWeek, 92 percent of parents believe their children are at grade level and doing just fine in the classroom, despite the widespread evidence that most students are struggling. Could it be that they would willingly and collaboratively engage with you in…