Literacy experts urge parents to read with kids to make up for COVID losses
The following article, authored by Sean Salai, ran in the September 25, 2023 edition of The Washington Times.

The following article, authored by Sean Salai, ran in the September 25, 2023 edition of The Washington Times.

If summer planning isn’t on your radar yet, you’re not behind—you’re right on time. The best summer learning programs don’t come together in June. They’re built early, when teams still have breathing room to align staffing, outreach, materials, and family engagement plans. That’s exactly why now is the best time to start. Visit the SSLA page for upcoming webinar info and ...
One of the most common questions schools ask is, “How do we fund Raising a Reader?” The good news: many schools use existing federal, state, and local funds already designated for literacy and family engagement. Federal Funding Opportunities Title I, Part A (ESSA)Many schools use Title I funds to support family engagement, supplemental literacy materials, and evidence-based programs—all of which align with Raising a ...