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Proudly sharing news and stories from Philly’s early literacy movement and beyond.
KABOOM!’s new Story Trails will bring neighborhood stories to life
A place to play is a place to learn.
This epic event showed families the connection between slime and storytime
And is a Neighborhood Literacy Fund awardee.
Read Across America Week is a time for activism
In addition to celebrating, make a point to better understand the early literacy crisis and how to get involved.
Vocabulary as a Building Block for Literacy
You can help our children learn, think about, and use new words.
Assessing School District of Philadelphia Student Literacy Performance in Grades K 3
Understanding how we measure performance is key to supporting young readers.
CUNY Reading Corps transforms pre-service teachers’ coursework into high-impact tutoring
In SY22-23, CUNY Reading Corps will train 800 tutors to reach more than 2,700 early readers in NYC Department of Education schools.
Maya Payne Smart reminds us it’s always the right time to talk with our kids
Talking with our children helps boost brains. This acronym can help you find the right words.
Dreaming of diverse children’s books? This program may grant your wish
The Book Wish program is helping distribute 75,000 culturally-relevant books across Philadelphia
COVID’s Impact on Children in Philadelphia
How were our children hurt by the pandemic and what steps must be taken to start to heal?
Where to buy bilingual children’s books
Books in languages that reflect our community and the world.
Where to get donated children’s books for your organization or community
These groups can help you find free books for Philly families.
5 education podcasts you should be listening to
Tune in to hear the latest on literacy and more.
Applying to an education program? Ask these questions to see if it’s aligned with the Science of Reading
Make sure you graduate ready to teach all children how to read.
Integrating the 6 Cs of playful learning
Small tweaks to fun can make a huge impact on our children’s learning.
Gary King’s parting words to Reading Captains are inspiring literacy advocates citywide
Don’t worry, he’ll be back. But in the mean time, pass the tissues.
How is public policy supporting the next generations of literacy educators?
Future educators in Pennsylvania will be required to be trained in structured literacy.
6 things we learned from 2021’s Partner Experience Survey
Read by 4th’s Partner Experience Survey results are in!