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Learning Loss Guide for Educators, Caregivers, and Community Leaders
Read more: Learning Loss Guide for Educators, Caregivers, and Community LeadersEducators need fresh ideas, tools, and resources, as well as innovative ways to combat learning loss and, more specifically, reading loss. This guide is for educators, school district administrators, families, and community leaders, delving into how to define learning loss in relation to reading loss, what experts believe causes it, its impact on individuals and…
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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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Maximize Literacy in 2024: Find What’s Missing from the Science of Reading in Elementary Education
Read more: Maximize Literacy in 2024: Find What’s Missing from the Science of Reading in Elementary EducationSetting the stage: A critical look at your fall literacy benchmark data As November winds down, it’s time to turn your attention to the success of the Science of Reading in elementary education. It’s time to look critically at your upcoming fall benchmarking data. These figures are more than mere statistics; they measure the effectiveness…
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What the Science of Reading is NOT – For Elementary Educators
Read more: What the Science of Reading is NOT – For Elementary EducatorsEducators must get on the same page about the Science of Reading in elementary education. So much is being thought, said, and written about the Science of Reading in elementary education, but what is it? Phonics? Curriculum? Villain? Savior? That depends on who you ask. Surprisingly, you’ll get a variety of answers from teachers, parents,…
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Book Choice Empowers Elementary Reading Successes
Read more: Book Choice Empowers Elementary Reading SuccessesSchool officials and educators often find themselves at the center of intense scrutiny in our current educational climate. Their ability to offer a curated selection of books that align with educational goals and community standards is more than a desire—it’s necessary. Kids Read Now understands the pressure schools face to balance these demands. That’s why we provide…
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For the LOVE of reading: A 4-part series with ideas to help develop strong literacy skills (Part 4 of 4)
Read more: For the LOVE of reading: A 4-part series with ideas to help develop strong literacy skills (Part 4 of 4)Educators, parents and caregivers, literacy experts, and school leaders: This series is for you! Kids Read Now is thrilled to present this series on fostering a love of reading from guest author Dr. Wendy Strickler, Assistant Professor in Reading Science and Director of Teacher Advancement Programs at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The…
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For the LOVE of reading: A 4-part series with ideas to help develop strong literacy skills (Part 3 of 4)
Read more: For the LOVE of reading: A 4-part series with ideas to help develop strong literacy skills (Part 3 of 4)Educators, parents and caregivers, literacy experts, and school leaders: This series is for you! Kids Read Now is thrilled to present this series on how students develop strong literacy skills from guest author Dr. Wendy Strickler, Assistant Professor in Reading Science and Director of Teacher Advancement Programs at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio.…
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For the LOVE of reading: A 4-part series with ideas to help develop strong literacy skills (Part 2 of 4)
Read more: For the LOVE of reading: A 4-part series with ideas to help develop strong literacy skills (Part 2 of 4)Educators, parents and caregivers, literacy experts, and school leaders: This series is for you! Kids Read Now is thrilled to present this series on developing strong literacy skills from guest author Dr. Wendy Strickler, Assistant Professor in Reading Science and Director of Teacher Advancement Programs at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Diving deeper…