National Institute for Literacy
About Us
The National Institute for Literacy, a federal agency, provides leadership on literacy issues, including the improvement of reading instruction for children, youth, and adults. In consultation with the U.S. Departments of Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services, the Institute serves as a national resource on current, comprehensive literacy research, practice, and policy.
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National Institute for Literacy
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Washington, DC 20006-2401
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Articles by National Institute for Literacy
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Parental Involvement in Learning: Statistics
The National Household Education Survey found the following for 3-5 year olds not yet enrolled in kindergarten in...
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A Child Becomes a Reader: Kindergarten through Grade 3
Introduction The road to becoming a reader begins the day a child is born and continues through the end of third grade....
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Helping Your Child Learn to Read: Preschool Through Grade 3
When children become good readers in the early grades, they are more likely to become better learners throughout their...
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How a Child Becomes a Reader: Birth through Preschool
Here are some proven, well-researched ideas from for parents to set the stage for children to become successful readers...
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Important Terms for Parents of Preschoolers to Know About Learning to Read
Teacher lingo doesn't have to be intimidating! Here are some terms preschool teachers might use when talking to you...
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How Parents Can Help Their First Graders Learn to Read?
What things can parents do at home to help a first grader learn to read? This article, by the National Institute for...
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How Parents Can Help Their Second & Third Graders Learn to Read
Here is a guide to help your child learn to read, including an activity to work on reading skills and a checklist to...
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Five Skills Children Need to be Readers by 3rd Grade
What skills do children need to be fluent readers by third grade? The National Institute for Literacy says parents...
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Dad's Playbook: Coaching Children to Read
Be the Best Coach You Can Be! Every minute you spend reading and talking with your child pays off. But dads can use...
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