Reading fiction is much more than a novel way to pass the time. Avid readers of all ages can tell you that from personal experience, though they may have different explanations for their indulgences. But scientists have...
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Pitching in to Prevent Summer Reading Loss
Photo Credit: iStock by Getty Images Summertime is a welcome break from the classroom for students and teachers alike, but experts agree it shouldn’t be a total break from learning. When steps aren’t taken to incorporate learning into summer days,...
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Mrs. Sweeney by Rourke Author, Alicia Klepeis
Middle school can be a hard time for many kids. Especially for kids who aren’t in the popular crowd. I was a bookworm back in seventh grade. But Mrs. Sweeney made that year one of my best ever. She was...
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Importance of Informational Text in Early Literacy
Literacy skills are essential to an individual’s success, and therefore central to any curriculum. And as research has continued to indicate the importance of reading both nonfiction and fiction texts to promote high achievement, curriculum standards have evolved to emphasize...
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It’s That Time Again: Teacher Appreciation Week!
Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world. ~Malala Yousafzai April showers may bring May flowers, but budding readers are blossoming thanks to the great teachers who sow the seeds of...