his workshop, inspired by the Japanese theory of Kaizen (continuous improvement throughout all aspect of life to increase efficiency and quality), participants will learn new methods for accomplishing more in less time with minimal resources. Jennifer will share best practices and experiences in this fun and engaging workshop.
For 25 years, Raising a Reader has empowered families to build strong reading routines that foster a lifelong love of learning. Today, we are thrilled to share our 2024 Impact Report, a reflection of the incredible progress we’ve made together in advancing early literacy and family engagement. This year’s report highlights our growing reach, with 34,000 additional children and families served and new partnerships ...
By Michelle Torgerson, CEO of Raising a Reader The latest national assessment of educational progress results reveal a sobering reality: American children’s reading skills have reached new lows with little sign of post pandemic recovery. As reported in The New York Times, 40% of 4th graders and 33% of 8th graders now perform at a below basic level in reading and ...