Changing the Culture of Poverty by Doing Whatever It Takes
Jul 28, 2011
Breaking the cycle of poverty is the aspiration Geoffrey Canada had in mind when he created Harlem Children’s Zone. Read his story and discover how early learning skills can have a long-term academic impact on students.
How Learning and Literacy Enhance Our Brains
Jun 30, 2011
Learning to read pays lifelong dividends, and when educators understand how literacy enhances the brain, they can make more informed instructional decisions. Learn more...
The Magical Combination of Love and Limits: Tips for Teaching Positive Behavior
Jun 9, 2011
Teaching positive behavior to toddlers is not always an easy task, but these tips demonstrate how you can turn negative behaviors into a positive learning experience.
The Essential Nature of Developing Oral Reading Fluency
Jun 7, 2011
Current research shows oral reading fluency is a strong predictor of reading comprehension skills. Learn how to develop and improve oral reading fluency with these fun activities.
Bilingual Babies: Language Delay or Learning Advantage?
May 3, 2011
Do bilingual babies have stronger cognitive skills than their non-bilingual counterparts? Find out, and learn how you can easily build your child’s bilingual skills at home.
Engaging Children in the World with Words
Apr 26, 2011
Engaging children with words daily is a great way to build the neurological groundwork to understand language. Find out how you can create learning opportunities for your child in any situation.
Indispensible Automaticity: How Reading Frees the Mind to Learn
Feb 22, 2011Automaticity in reading is the ability read without consciously thinking about it. Find out why automaticity is the foundation for student learning success.
Intensive Intervention Tier 3: What leads to the need?
Jan 20, 2011
Is it really a learning disability or just trouble reading? Bring struggling readers back into the mainstream and free up tier 3 interventions for students who truly need them.
5 Insights from our Recent Brain Fitness Webinars
Jan 6, 2011
Five memorable insights from our 2010 Brain Fitness Webinars series, addressing the brain, reading, and student learning in today’s world.
HABLA Program Helps Disadvantaged Early Learners Lay Foundations for Success
Jan 4, 2011
The HABLA program which stands for “Home-based Activities Building Language Acquisition” shows promising results for disadvantaged early learners by supporting parents in helping their children build school readiness skills.
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