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Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year long

February 19, 2026 · Education

Key points: This weekend, I’m taking my little guy for an indoor activity using the free game of bowling he got for meeting our first family reading goal…

A quicker climb up the literacy mountain: Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading

February 12, 2026 · Education

Key points: In early literacy, the goal is simple but urgent: Help students become independent readers and writers. Every instructional decision we make either moves them closer to…