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Reading SOS: Encouraging reading when its hard

Literacy expert Kegi Wells explains different strategies to help children to become stronger and more engaged readers.

Eye Movements in Skilled Readers

A research lab at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, investigates what good readers do with their eyes.

Tell Me Another Story: Trailer

Watch the trailer for a film directed by Damani Baker that highlights the creators—past and present—whose focus has uplifted children’s literature.

The Simple View of Reading

Learn about the Simple View of Reading in this interview with reading expert Linda Farrell.

Reading SOS: What can I do at home to set my child up for success in reading and writing?

Dr. Hannah Dostal, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, says it’s important to surround your child with reasons to read and write.

Reading SOS: Do Bob Books help young readers?

Reading expert Linda Farrell shares her thoughts on early reader series as well as the importance of reading aloud to build vocabulary and background knowledge.

Reading Together

Georgetown Even Start is helping at-risk families break the cycle of low literacy and educational failure.

Writing SOS: With today's technology is handwriting instruction important?

Writing expert William Van Cleave explains that children need direct and explicit handwriting instruction in order to link letter names, the way letters look, and their sounds.