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7 Ways to Promote Independent Reading District-Wide - Kids Read Now

7 Ways to Promote Independent Reading District-Wide

As 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 - Kids Read Now

Early Literacy Starts Here: 10 Most-Loved “Read to Me” Books for Emergent Readers

Dive 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

Setting 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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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)

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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Learning Loss Guide for Educators, Caregivers, and Community Leaders

Educators 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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USBE Partners with Kids Read Now to Provide Free Books to K-3 Students in Utah

March 28, 2023   For Immediate Release   Contact:  Christine Elegante, k-3 literacy specialist, 801-538-7782, christine.elegante@schools.utah.gov  USBE Partners with Kids Read Now to Provide Free Books to K-3 Students in Utah  SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has partnered with Kids Read Now, an innovative nonprofit program that provides free books to young students to

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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

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