Reading Reform Will Fail Without Families
Reading reforms need more than new curricula—they require active, informed family engagement to support children’s literacy
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Parenting author and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart shares a feature spotlighting how moms are making a difference all year
Read the postMaya in Katie Couric Media: The Surprising Influence Grandparents Have on Raising Young Readers
Learn from parenting author Maya Payne Smart how everyday moments with grandparents are boosting many kids’ reading
Read the postMaya in CNBC: Unlocking Children’s Potential With Research-Backed Early Literacy Strategies
Small, smart daily moments build strong readers. Parenting author Maya Smart shares actionable tips to foster early literacy and
Read the postBring Reading for Our Lives to Your Community—Virtually
Host a virtual book club with Reading for Our Lives author Maya Payne Smart and equip families with simple, proven tools to raise
Read the postHow Would You Invest $1 Million to Help More Kids Read?
Find out the Reading for Our Lives Campaign’s answer, and learn how the campaign is reshaping literacy support—from rescue to
Read the postHow to Help Your Child Recognize Words Quickly and Confidently
Help your child become a confident, fluent reader by building rapid word recognition skills. Discover practical tips, everyday
Read the postTap Into Your Own Reading Struggles or Joy to Raise a Confident Reader
Explore how to raise a confident reader by tapping into your own early reading struggles or reading
Read the postToo Tired to Read Aloud? This Might Change Your Mind
Feeling too busy or exhausted to read to your kids? Discover why imperfect storytime moments matter more than you
Read the postReading Starts Before School—And Parents Are the Right Teachers
Empower your child from day one—discover how parents actually teach reading from the start through everyday moments, play, and
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