April 24, 2020
How poetry can help kids develop reading skills
by Ally Bush
The power of a good poem can help make reading a reality for young kids. Here are a few ways poetry helps kids improve their reading skills.
Growing a Passion for Learning
April 24, 2020
Committing to the next chapter: How students benefit from returning volunteers
by Paloma Mariz
Knowing that students will need a lot of support to catch up after COVID-19, we’re seeking the commitment of returning volunteers to support students in the new school year.
April 22, 2020
8 public library resources to take advantage of
by Shea Krause
With many schools closed, libraries are critical for families now more than ever. Here are some great library resources for kids, teens, and adults.
April 21, 2020
Children’s books to celebrate Earth Day
by Paloma Mariz
Engaging with books about the environment is a great way to celebrate Earth Day with the whole family. Here are a few of our recommendations.
April 16, 2020
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2020
by Paloma Mariz
While we couldn’t have anticipated the school closures caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Reading Partners’ teams were caught off guard (in the best…
April 16, 2020
Storyline Online offers a library of celebrity read alouds for kids
by Ally Bush
Storyline Online features an ever-growing video collection of renowned celebrities reading aloud their favorite children’s books. Here are our favorites.
April 10, 2020
Why I love poetry and you should too
by Darin Wong
Happy National Poetry Month! Darin Wong, AmeriCorps site coordinator, writes about why he loves poetry and why you should too.
April 6, 2020
Innovating at a rapid pace for students learning at home
by Karine Apollon
To the Reading Partners community,
The last time I reached out, I emphasized that Reading Partners is hyper-focused on developing programs…
April 3, 2020
Distance learning literacy resources for elementary-aged kids
by Ally Bush
From literacy activities, to engagement tips, and virtual read alouds, Reading Partners seeks to make literacy skill building at home as easy as possible.
April 2, 2020
Nonprofit Launches Critical Student Support Including Literacy Tips and Activities Via Text
Social distancing, text messaging, and proven programming meet to bridge the digital divide and bring literacy support to students as schools are closed.
