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NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
5 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
4 months ago

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

Parental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.
NYC parents
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Johnny can read. Jane can read. But they may not fully comprehend. - Harvard Gazette

Improving literacy outcomes is crucial amid declining reading scores among U.S. students.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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
5 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
5 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
4 months ago

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

Parental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.
NYC parents
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Johnny can read. Jane can read. But they may not fully comprehend. - Harvard Gazette

Improving literacy outcomes is crucial amid declining reading scores among U.S. students.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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
5 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.
more#education
fromBlack Enterprise
4 days ago

Black-Owned Bookstore Turned Community Hub In NYC Faces Risk Of Being Shelved

"Our history is trying to be eradicated, between banned books and closing institutions. They are just trying to write us off, as if we don't exist or we don't belong here. So, I'm holding on - I'm holding on for dear life," explained Wilson.
NYC real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

A new generation of magazines is getting kids to put down their phones

Three decades ago, children's magazines thrived in the United States, with popular titles providing engaging content and entertainment for young readers but have significantly diminished due to the rise of the internet.
Digital life
#parenting
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Turns Out Parents Really Don't Like Reading To Their Kids

There is a significant decline in parents reading to their children regularly.
Parental attitudes toward reading vary by the gender of the child.
The frequency of being read to decreases as children age.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

This parenting tradition is dying with Gen Z - and it's harming their kids

Gen Z parents find reading bedtime stories less enjoyable, leading to a decrease in reading aloud to children.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Turns Out Parents Really Don't Like Reading To Their Kids

There is a significant decline in parents reading to their children regularly.
Parental attitudes toward reading vary by the gender of the child.
The frequency of being read to decreases as children age.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

This parenting tradition is dying with Gen Z - and it's harming their kids

Gen Z parents find reading bedtime stories less enjoyable, leading to a decrease in reading aloud to children.
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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How a Behavioral Scientist's Career Began in Kindergarten

Carmen started school with significant challenges, unable to write his name or recognize the alphabet, yet transformed by the end of the year to express thoughts exceptionally.
Higher education
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Readers can 'level up' at Campbell Library this summer

Library patrons can register at sccl.beanstack.com/reader365 to earn a prize for reading five books and completing an activity. "Level Up at Your Library" runs through July 31.
Books
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago

What's Going On In Your Child's Brain When You Read Them A Story?

The effectiveness of storytelling for children varies by medium, affecting brain engagement.
The study reveals a 'Goldilocks effect' in storytelling techniques for young children.
#community-engagement
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 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
9 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.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Brooklyn mom launches little libraries with big purpose * Brooklyn Paper

Dessa Carroll launched Brown Babies n' Books to address the lack of diversity in children's literature and promote Black and Brown stories.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 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
9 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.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Brooklyn mom launches little libraries with big purpose * Brooklyn Paper

Dessa Carroll launched Brown Babies n' Books to address the lack of diversity in children's literature and promote Black and Brown stories.
more#community-engagement
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

The Strand to open new book store location near Lincoln Center | amNewYork

Strand Bookstore is opening a new location near Lincoln Center this summer, taking over the Shakespeare & Co. lease.
fromBustle
2 months ago

Lea Michele Finally Proved That She Can Read

"For everyone who thinks that I can't f*cking read, I was on the debate team. I would write speeches."
Writing
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

California libraries losing millions in funding after Trump terminates federal grant

California libraries prepare for severe funding cuts affecting literacy and educational programs due to federal budget changes.
Books
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Read a Book With Your Child and Dream Together

Reading fiction enhances literacy and empathy.
Sharing stories enriches family connections and individual identity.
Increased storytelling leads to better social skills in children.
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

The Mailman Was a Spy: Espionage in the Medieval Islamic World - Medievalists.net

From the mail carrier who doubled as an informant to queens and singing-girls gathering secrets, the medieval Islamic world wove espionage into the fabric of power.
History
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
5 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.
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