Tag: literacy
Digital Media Can Boost Literacy
Technology and the amount of information it provides us is deepening the divide between the haves and the have-nots in terms of education. As...
Is Kindergarten too Early for Literacy?
The Common Core State Standards require that kindergarteners have the ability to read emergent texts with purpose and understanding. Kindergarten literacy standards are controversial...
Identifying Literacy and Learning Disabilities Early
New research from Northwestern University has found a quick way to detect future literacy challenges in children who have not yet learned to read...
Nevada Imposes Literacy by Third Grade
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has signed the Read by Three Act (SB 391) designed to improve early literacy and student achievement. The law includes...
Arizona’s Exodus of Educators
According to a 2015 report by the Arizona Department of Education thousands of teachers have left the state over the last five years, with...
Promote Youth Literacy with Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day is held on March 2nd, the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss, and is celebrated with events and activities designed...
Fun Ideas for Family Literacy Month
November is Family Literacy Month, and the National Center for Families Learning is promoting their guide to 30 Days of Families Learning. The...
The World Lights up for Int’l Literacy Day
UNESCO raises awareness for the importance of literacy to sustainable development.
On September 8th, communities from all corners of the world celebrated UNESCO’s International Literacy...
Music Education Boosts Language and Literacy
New research presented at the American Psychological Association’s annual meeting links music education to increased learning and literacy skills. The findings, which involved hundreds...
