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Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour 2024: Landon Knack Reads To Students; Fernando Valenzuela Visits Homeboy Industries

Los Angeles Dodgers visited Gabriella Charter School and Homeboy Industries as part of their community tour.
L.A. Reads program aims to promote literacy and provide educational resources to youth.

Bookstore coming to North Jacksonville will house banned books and focus on Black history

State Representative Angie Nixon is opening 'The Cafe Resistance Bookstore' in response to low literacy rates and state laws on books in classrooms.
The bookstore will primarily feature books about Black history and by Black authors to combat book bans and challenges in the state.

She Was an Education Superstar. Then She Got Blamed for America's Reading Crisis.

Lucy Calkins faces serious criticism regarding her reading curriculum's effectiveness, which may impact her legacy and the literacy of American children.

Parents: tell us about the books that got your child into reading

Children's reading enjoyment has fallen to 35%, the lowest in nearly two decades.
Secondary school-age children's reading enjoyment has significantly declined.

Brooklyn Assemblymember Secures Funds For Library Adult Literacy Programs

Robert Carroll secured $50,000 to enhance Brooklyn Public Library's adult literacy initiatives using evidence-based practices focused on the science of reading.

The Commons: The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books

The decline in reading comprehension among elite college students is influenced by overwhelming extracurricular commitments and limited homework assignments.

Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour 2024: Landon Knack Reads To Students; Fernando Valenzuela Visits Homeboy Industries

Los Angeles Dodgers visited Gabriella Charter School and Homeboy Industries as part of their community tour.
L.A. Reads program aims to promote literacy and provide educational resources to youth.

Bookstore coming to North Jacksonville will house banned books and focus on Black history

State Representative Angie Nixon is opening 'The Cafe Resistance Bookstore' in response to low literacy rates and state laws on books in classrooms.
The bookstore will primarily feature books about Black history and by Black authors to combat book bans and challenges in the state.

She Was an Education Superstar. Then She Got Blamed for America's Reading Crisis.

Lucy Calkins faces serious criticism regarding her reading curriculum's effectiveness, which may impact her legacy and the literacy of American children.

Parents: tell us about the books that got your child into reading

Children's reading enjoyment has fallen to 35%, the lowest in nearly two decades.
Secondary school-age children's reading enjoyment has significantly declined.

Brooklyn Assemblymember Secures Funds For Library Adult Literacy Programs

Robert Carroll secured $50,000 to enhance Brooklyn Public Library's adult literacy initiatives using evidence-based practices focused on the science of reading.

The Commons: The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books

The decline in reading comprehension among elite college students is influenced by overwhelming extracurricular commitments and limited homework assignments.
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Bidens hosted final Halloween trick-or-treat event; first lady came as a giant panda

The Biden family hosted a Halloween event focused on literacy, marking a festive farewell from the White House as they prepare to leave office.

We need a national STEM Act to stem the risk of a declining America

The establishment of National STEM Week seeks to address STEM illiteracy and promote equitable education opportunities for all students.

Remembering Roy Cohn - subject of new Trump biopic 'The Apprentice'

Low literacy rates among voters can significantly influence election outcomes.
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The Book Worm Bookstore unites self-love and literacy in Georgia

Local, independent bookstores are important in the face of political censorship.
The Book Worm Bookstore in Powder Springs, Georgia promotes self-love and literacy through unique events and a welcoming atmosphere.

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.

The Book Worm Bookstore unites self-love and literacy in Georgia

Local, independent bookstores are important in the face of political censorship.
The Book Worm Bookstore in Powder Springs, Georgia promotes self-love and literacy through unique events and a welcoming atmosphere.

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.
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Dutch broadcaster launches news bulletin in easy-to-understand language

NOS launched a news program in easy language for 2.5 million Dutch people struggling with literacy and language comprehension.
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Little Free Libraries are part of what's right in the world

Little Free Libraries promote reading and community sharing, benefiting literacy and reflecting the interests of neighbors.

Camilla told she makes reading sexy' as she hosts Booker Prize authors

Queen Camilla praised for making reading sexy and encouraging others to read.
The Queen welcomed the Booker Prize Foundation to her home and will present the trophy at the ceremony.

Little Free Libraries are part of what's right in the world

Little Free Libraries promote reading and community sharing, benefiting literacy and reflecting the interests of neighbors.

Camilla told she makes reading sexy' as she hosts Booker Prize authors

Queen Camilla praised for making reading sexy and encouraging others to read.
The Queen welcomed the Booker Prize Foundation to her home and will present the trophy at the ceremony.
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Struggling Teenagers Left Out in New Push to Overhaul Reading

School districts are reforming reading instruction but neglecting to support older students struggling with literacy.
Alarming literacy rates among Black and Latino middle schoolers in New York necessitate immediate action.

Five Events We're Excited for at This Year's National Book Festival - Washingtonian

The National Book Festival features authors discussing their works, addressing themes like censorship, children's anxiety, and cultural legacy, highlighting the importance of literacy and inclusivity.

Ancient Scribes Got Ergonomic Injuries, Too

Ancient Egyptian scribes held a prestigious position due to literacy, performing vital administrative tasks despite facing similar occupational health issues as modern office workers.

Reading scores climb after targeted intervention at California's worst-performing schools

California's $53 million investment in teaching young and struggling students to read has shown significant results.
The program, implemented as part of a lawsuit settlement, resulted in a 6 percentage point increase in the number of third-graders meeting or nearly meeting state reading standards.

How is NYC's literacy curriculum mandate going? Teachers feel unprepared.

Teachers in New York City are struggling to implement a new elementary literacy curriculum that aligns with the "science of reading."
Many teachers have not yet received the training they need to effectively teach the new curriculum.
The new mandate aims to standardize literacy instruction across schools in the city.

Reviving the Bronx's literary scene: Lit. Bar sparks bookstore renaissance in the borough, attracts celebrities - Bronx Times

The Lit. Bar in the Bronx opened in 2019 and revived the bookstore scene in the borough.
Two more bookstores have since opened in the Bronx, injecting new life into the book industry.
The Lit. Bar attracts celebrities and hosts events, making it a vibrant and popular venue.

LeVar Burton on Book Banning, Star Trek, National Book Awards

LeVar Burton, the host of Reading Rainbow, continues to advocate for literacy and the freedom to read.
The American Library Association has documented a record number of attempts to ban books in 2022, primarily targeting diverse voices.
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