A storybook achievement

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

We are so often bombarded with the news of low test scores, struggling readers and children falling behind in the classroom. I was delighted to read this refreshing article about the tremendous success with literacy and reading in Clay County, Kentucky, the fourth-poorest county in the nation.
The article inspires us all to take action and […]

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Literacy tips from Sharon in honor of Mother’s Day

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Yesterday’s Lexington Herald-Leader featured an Op-Ed by NCFL’s president Sharon Darling in honor of Mother’s Day. Here’s a few activities she suggests to help moms give literacy a boost at home.

Make reading a family habit. Set aside a special time and place to enjoy stories without interruptions.
Take advantage of free resources, like Thinkfinity.org. There you […]

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