Parent-School Partnership . By Laila Weir | February 17 , 2025

6 Reasons to Volunteer in Your Child’s Classroom (Even If You’re Too Busy)

Even a little school volunteering can elevate your child’s learning, deepen your bond, and yield some great side benefits.

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Parent-School Partnership, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | February 10 , 2025

5 Things Parents Need to Know About the 2024 NAEP Reading Scores Crisis

What do the 2024 NAEP national reading scores mean for your child? Get key takeaways and action steps for

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | January 27 , 2025

Fun February Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Get fun seasonal recommendations of books to read aloud to kids in February, plus activities to build

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Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | January 27 , 2025

School Involvement for Busy Parents: How to Support Your Child’s Education on Your Terms

Stop stressing about being the perfect parent volunteer! Learn how to support your child’s education in a way that fits your

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How to Assess Your Child’s Development with Language & Literacy Milestones

Discover what your baby or child should learn & do at each age to grow into a thriving reader, and how to use milestones to

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Early Language, Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | January 13 , 2025

Language Milestones & Literacy Targets for Kindergarten and Early Elementary

Discover what your child should learn & do to grow into a thriving reader, and how to use milestones to support their progress in

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Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | January 06 , 2025

Literacy Champion Offers a Case Study in How to Be an Advocate (Hint: Lead With Curiosity)

Attorney Kevin Long didn’t set out to become a literacy advocate. But thoughtful curiosity drove him to become a catalyst for

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Parent-School Partnership, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | December 23 , 2024

I’ve Had a Fantastic Year Promoting Literacy for All. Who’ll Join My 2025 Plans?

Parenting author and literacy expert Maya Payne Smart shares exciting plans for 2025, plus literacy for all successes in

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Kids Books, Social Emotional, Diversity & Inclusion . By Chrysta Naron | December 02 , 2024

Affirming Hair-Love Picture Books to Foster Acceptance & Self-Love

Celebrate your child's & their friends’ unique hair or hairstyles (or lack thereof) with hair love picture books that foster

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | November 18 , 2024

Fun December Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in October

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