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Labor Day: Working Toward Reading Goals
Labor Day is just a couple days away, and school has begun. This holiday originally came about as a response to employers for long hours and poor wages. Today, however, Labor Day is a time of rest, relaxation, and for many…setting goals. Why not let this holiday inspire you to find ways to help the…
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Back to School: Why Volunteers Are More Important Than Ever
It’s that time of year again! We are tremendously excited about the upcoming school year, and are already making plans to make this a great year for our students. That means we need you to join us and volunteer to help students achieve their reading goals. Last year, we had the best year in volunteers…
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Tap into Childhood: Reading the Books of Your Youth
“When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part of your identity in a way that no other reading in your whole life does.” ~ Kathleen Kelly (from You’ve Got Mail) We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. What you do as part of Education Connection helps children forge their identities and…
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Summer Reading Guide – Part 2: Reading Tips
Now that school is letting out for the summer, it’s even more crucial to keep up your child’s reading momentum. In addition to the recommendations we posted last month of great children’s books to read, we’re adding these extra tips as part of your summer reading guide. “Just a few more minutes!” If you’ve ever…
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Summer Reading Guide – Part I: Book Recommendations for Summer Reading
The days are getting longer, the sun hotter. That’s right: it’s almost summer. That means children will be leaving the classroom behind for a couple months. You may have seen our March post on keeping children reading over Spring Break, and we’ll be back at the beginning of June with more tips on keeping children…
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How Reading Books Improves Social Skills
The academic benefits of reading have been well publicized. What is less often considered is how those skills overlap into social situations. Social skills are a vital part of a child’s growth and development. While we are increasingly connected on the digital front, we are also becoming less connected in everyday life. More children are…
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How to Keep Your Children Reading Through Spring Break
It’s almost vacation time. The schools are about to let out for that precious week before the preparations for end-of-year testing begins. That means your reading buddy is probably about to be at home for the week. Often families take this time to go on vacation, do cleaning projects, or just lounge around. This is…
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Appreciation for Our School Districts and Partners
Education Connection truly values and appreciates the collaboration of each district and launching school that we partner with. Thank you to district leadership, school administration, and teachers for trusting Education Connection for the privilege of volunteering with your students. These relationships have been an asset in growing and supporting all students to reach and maintain…
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