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November is Family Literacy Month
The importance of reading November 2006 is Massachusetts Family Literacy Month. Reading skills are important for each member of your family to be successful in whatever you do. Children who are read to and learn to read from an early age are more likely to become better learners and succeed in ...
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Seven Myths about Literacy in the United States
Serious problems exist with reading achievement in many United States schools. However, much of the commonly accepted wisdom about the academic performance of United States students is false. The best evidence we have on the reading crisis indicates that no crisis exists on average in ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Helping Children Overcome Reading Difficulties
Almost everyone knows a story about the nice little youngster (or sometimes, a grownup) who works hard but can't seem to...
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Components of Effective Reading Instruction
There is no single "best" program for teaching reading. However, scientific investigators agree about the need for...
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Taking Stock of Your School's Reading Standards: Activity Sheet
You can use the following activity sheet to begin to assess your school's reading program, literacy resources, and...
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Lay the Groundwork for Kindergarten Reading Success
According to experts, there are three major things that prepare children to read. Want to know what they are and how to...
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A Middle School Teachers' Guide for Selecting Picture Books
Picture books have traditionally been relegated to the domain of elementary school classrooms; however, the stigma...
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