Literacy in America

The Difference Early Intervention Makes for Kids With Learning Disabilities

Research shows that when learning disabilities, like dyslexia, are detected and remedied early, the benefits are readily apparent. That means it’s critical to know and look for the signs.

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Tech Help Is Just a Click Away at Your Local Library

Learning the ins and outs of the latest gadget you pull from under the tree this year may seem like a cumbersome chore, but fret not — your local library has you covered.

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Actor and Author Henry Winkler on His Dyslexia and Helping Kids Navigate Learning Challenges

Actor Henry Winkler is known for his roles as Fonzie on “Happy Days” and Gene, the acting coach and mentor, on “Barry.” But some of his most gratifying work has been supporting kids with learning challenges.

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How Reading Inspired “Dance Moms” Star Chloe Lukasiak to Write Her Own Book

“Dance Moms” star Chloe Lukasiak says reading helped her escape when times got tough and inspired her to write a book of her own.

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Why Reading as a Family Is So Important

Literacy is critical to the success of our children and our nation, and family reading is a great way to get your kid hooked on books.

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3 Ways Students Can Improve Literacy Rates Right Now

Students have the power to make a fast and effective impact on reading.

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6 Ways to Create a Love for Reading

Do you wish your child loved to read? Here's how to instill a lifelong love of reading in your child.

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Access to Books Is Critical to Ending Illiteracy

Books are essential building blocks of literacy and learning, and two-thirds of our nation’s impoverished children don’t have a single book to call their own.

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America’s Literacy Crisis: An Overlooked Epidemic

In this season of giving and goodwill, pictures of warm fires and families gathered are everywhere. For many, they evoke our memories of reading with loved ones. But these images are not the reality for millions of children across the United States. For 16 million children living in poverty, only one in three has a...

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