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Handing down stories Lucía discusses the importance of handing down stories from one generation to the next.
Early Warning Signs From an early age, Michael struggled with oral language and understanding word structure.
What are the differences between reading and speech? Although both printed code and speech are ways of representing language, they are not identical—people do not talk the way that they write.
Academic language: "Sounding smart" Kristina Robertson discusses students’ ability to recognize academic language when they hear it.
How do early language experiences contribute to a child’s ability to read? Dr. Mark Seidenberg explains that learning to read is highly dependent on previous experiences with spoken language and how that language is used to refer to the world.
Building background knowledge in the summer Dr. Frey shares ways that kids can have enriching free or low-cost summer learning experiences.
Meaningful conversations between parent and child Lisa Guernsey discusses programs that use technology to support parents in engaging in meaningful conversations with their children.
