The first day of kindergarten is a momentous occasion for children and families. It's an exciting milestone that comes with ...

The benefits of reading with children are innumerable. Children who read with their caregivers report higher levels of reading comprehension, fluency and self-confidence. But do you know of its mental ...

Literacy in general terms is defined as the ability to read and write. While these skills are taught in schools, support from parents at home is important to a child's success. Moms and dads should ...

At a time when rates of reading for pleasure are down nationwide and policymakers are beginning to brainstorm ways to help ...

Once a year, out of town friends visit for several days. I have to be sure to have a stack of books on hand for Allie, their now 17-year-old daughter. She plows through them—one after another. The ...

Meet author Nikki Grimes and take part in fun activities on June 13 at Providence's Meeting Street School.

Children’s Book Week is celebrated May 5 – 11. As a nation and as parents, let’s use this week to help our kids fall in love with reading again. Children’s Book Week is a perfect time to put down the ...

Frederick Elementary's incoming 3rd graders practice 15 literacy skills in small groups for 45 minutes each day. By spring, ...

Most of our kids can't read. And it's a big problem. This year's "Nation's Report Card" showed something alarming: 69% of our 4th graders cannot read proficiently; for 8th graders, that number rises ...