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9 Creative Ways to Keep Kids Reading Over Winter Break

Here’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

The 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

Bilingual 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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AI for Text-Dependent Questions Can Lighten Teacher Workloads and Enhance Student Outcomes

Let’s be honest — AI in education feels kind of overwhelming, right? You’re not alone if you’re a bit uneasy or even skeptical about it. Many educators like you wonder if AI is really here to help or if it’s just another tech tool making things harder for teachers and more confusing for kids. That’s

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Read-Alouds for Older Students — Worth it or Waste of Time?

Evaluating the impact of read-alouds for older students (grades 4+) Just as educators like you use data for instructional decision-making, Kids Read Now turned to current research to answer the question: Is reading aloud to students after K-3 really worth it, or are we simply wasting valuable instructional time? Research is clear about the benefits

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District Leaders: Secure Your Budget For Summer and Beyond — Before It’s Too Late

Allocate any and all funding resources before they expire! The academic year is done. The bell rang on the last day of school and your students ran out the front door. Now, they’re busy enjoying their summer “break.” But for you, the race against time only intensifies. That is to say, you’re facing looming deadlines

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Kids Read Now Celebrates Milestone Achievements and Welcomes New CEO Kristen Walter

Reflecting on past milestones while embracing changes for the future Big things are happening at Kids Read Now! Firstly, we invite everyone to join us in welcoming Kristen Walter as the new Kids Read Now Chief Executive Officer. In addition to new leadership, our literacy program for K-5 students several significant growth milestones. These wins

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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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Teaching Critical Thinking Skills – Using Thinking Skills in Reading

Check out this webinar, Teaching Critical Thinking Skills – Using Thinking Skills in Reading, where Dr. Andrew Johnson examines how critical and creative thinking skills enhance learning. By the end of the webinar, you will: Understand what a thinking skill is Understand the difference between critical thinking and creative thinking Know how to teach thinking

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