Raising Skilled Readers
A biweekly newsletter for parents, from the experts at the Institute of Reading Development. Stay informed with this digest of the latest fun and thought-provoking information about trending reading education topics.
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Would you believe that only 4 in 10 parents enjoy reading to their children?
Most kids experience some reading resistance and frustration as their learning evolves. Here's how to manage it.
Everyone knows books=good and screens=bad. But is it really that black and white? See what research says about kids' content consumption and the role parents should play.
Building strong reading skills now saves time and helps students achieve more long-term. Reading is the secret key to unlocking kids' potential in every subject - even math!
The "I can do it!" feeling that readers experience extends far beyond the classroom. Reading also builds confidence and emotional resilience that helps kids navigate all of life's challenges.
The decline in the number of whole books read by American students has many causes – from social media overuse to changing educational practices – but one worrying result: less deep engagement.
Kids need strong comprehension to learn new information as they read—but how do they learn to read with good comprehension in the first place?
Summer is the perfect time for kids to explore new places, meet new faces, and read new books.
What is the real, long-term impact of summer learning loss on student achievement?
Reading skills are declining and many parents are left silently wondering what to do.
We've done our homework on your child's homework.
