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  • Most Grade 11 students struggle with reading. What now?
  • 4 Ways Families Can Support Struggling Readers This Summer
  • The Hardest and Easiest Tasks of the 2026 Read Harder Challenge

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rappler.com /1 month ago

Most Grade 11 students struggle with reading. What now?

More data emerge on the severity of the Philippines' literacy crisis — a long-standing problem that requires not just one solution

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qchron.com /1 month ago

4 Ways Families Can Support Struggling Readers This Summer

(NAPSI)—As the school year comes to a close, many parents of struggling readers may feel concerns about maintaining reading progress.

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bookriot.com /3 days ago

The Hardest and Easiest Tasks of the 2026 Read Harder Challenge

Here are the results of the 2026 Read Harder Challenge halfway check-in survey, including your votes for the hardest task of the year.

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edweek.org /2 days ago

‘A Blessing and a Challenge’: What Teachers Think of the Science of Reading (Opinion)

In these classrooms, the recent push for foundational literacy skills has been transformational.

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realclearpolitics.com /1 month ago

Reversing the Reading Recession

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lessonplans.craftgossip.com /1 month ago

Fun Summer Reading Logs and Challenges for Kids

Reading regularly during the summer is a great way to keep kids on track with their learning, and it’s just a fun thing for people of all ages to do, especially when the weather do...

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theguardian.com /1 week ago

How to solve the literacy crisis in schools | Letters

Readers respond to a report that disadvantaged white children have lower reading fluency than other groups, leading to disengagement and school absenceThe critical issue of seconda...

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edweek.org /1 month ago

How Family Reading Time Can Help Older Students Thrive

EdWeek readers offer suggestions about how to get older students reading more.

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edweek.org /1 month ago

How Should Teachers Select Books for Young Readers? (Hint: It's Not Just Decodability)

Three new studies offer clues about what makes texts easier and harder for young students to read on their own.

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bookriot.com /1 month ago

Join the 500 Billion Page Challenge

Reading as little as three pages a day is all you need to make a difference in the ThriftBooks 500 billion page challenge.

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thekindergartensmorgasboard.com /2 weeks ago

Reading Comprehension With Read It Up!

As a teacher, I am always looking for areas to improve.  I always look at data and my students’ work to see where my teaching can serve them better.  I’m also learning through conf...

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bookriot.com /1 month ago

Why Children’s Summer Reading Challenges Are Important

Children's summer reading programs aren't just challenges, but celebration of literacy, summer holidays, and of libraries themselves.

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badgerinstitute.org /1 month ago

Jackson Walker: Wisconsin students who struggle with reading are let down by unenforced literacy reforms, say advocates

Parents don’t want ‘to just sit and read through state statutes’

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nytimes.com /1 day ago

On Literacy Struggles and Sleeping Fish: The Winners of Week 4 of Our Summer Reading Contest

Megha Mishra learned a scientific fact that could have helped her childhood pet, while Samaira Rasul reflected on her classroom experiences with boys and reading.

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alsc.ala.org /3 weeks ago

Science of Reading in the Library: Building Print Awareness to Support Comprehension

Building print awareness, or knowledge of print concepts, is something that those serving children in libraries already do. Building print awareness even more intentionally better...

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middleweb.com /2 weeks ago

Strategies to Help Kids with Productive Struggle

Barbara Blackburn details cross-curricular strategies that can provide the support students need while they struggle productively through challenging learning experiences. As a res...

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nbcdfw.com /2 weeks ago

How audiobooks can help your child with summer reading

Children are encouraged to read 15 to 30 minutes a day, but during the summer, that may get lost. A local nonprofit said something free and easy can help parents encourage those re...

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edweek.org /2 weeks ago

Lessons on Modern Literacy from the Sora Student Reading App Annual Report - SPONSOR CONTENT

Digital reading tools boost literacy, access, and engagement, complementing print while supporting diverse learners through choice.

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parentinghub.co.za /3 weeks ago

Reading starts at home: What parents can do as SA faces literacy crisis

South Africa’s latest literacy findings have again placed the spotlight on the country’s foundational learning crisis, with new data showing […] The post Reading starts at home: Wh...

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khon2.com /1 month ago

К»Umeke kДЃК»eo: Share knowledge, win prizes in this annual reading challenge

Ready for a challenge? The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge begins Monday, June 1 through July 31 -- but pre-registration opens early!

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parentinghub.co.za /1 month ago

From “Can Read” to “Loves to Read”: The Difference Between Knowing How to Read and Being a Fluent, Confident Reader

Picture this: Your child picks up Cat in the Hat, struggles to sound out most of the words, gets to the […] The post From “Can Read” to “Loves to Read”: The Difference Between Know...

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edweek.org /1 month ago

Here Are the Math Concepts That Trip Up Middle and High School Students

An EdWeek Research Center survey asked educators about the biggest challenges they see in the subject.

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disabled-world.com /1 week ago

Why Schools and Students Underperform in Math and Reading

An educator examines standardized testing, shifting math and reading methods, and screen time as three fixable causes of student underperformance

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bookriot.com /3 weeks ago

Summer Reading Challenges for Adults Who Still Miss Getting Personal Pan Pizza Prizes

Miss the fun of a good reading challenge? These summer reading challenges for adults will get you excited to stretch your reading.

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