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Four Lessons for Strengthening Family Partnership to Boost Literacy
Reading is the foundation for nearly everything else a child will learn, and the adults who shape that foundation extend far beyond the classroom. When schools and families work as real partners, kids read more—and parents and caregivers gain the confidence to help. So, what can schools do to strengthen family partnership?
What Makes Reading Fun? The Answer is Critical to Building Literacy Skills
What makes reading fun? Is it starting a new book in a beloved series? Identifying deeply with a character’s experience? A new platform created by a community of educators is helping young readers find their reading identity to build motivation and confidence as they develop foundational literacy skills.
What should school look like in 2045? Young people have a vision.
What is, and is not, working in today’s schools? What should school look like in 2045? How would you bring that vision to life in your community? High school students from across New York City spent their spring break tackling these questions as part of the first cohort of the Carnegie Future of School Institute hosted by the Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) at Columbia University. Through this free learning experience, young people worked with peers from different schools, backgrounds, and communities to design their vision for the future of school.