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Imagine being an adult in a world full of signs, forms, and messages that you cannot read. It feels like being a stranger in your own town. Many adults attend literacy sessions hoping for a fresh start, but they often walk into a room that feels like a cold clinic. …
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It is the middle of the school day. A small group of children is pulled out of their main classroom. They go to a small room for reading intervention classes. Many people think this is where the magic happens, but for many students, it feels like a prison. These children …
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Every evening, the same struggle happens. You open a school book, and your child begins to squirm. They might yawn, look away, or even start to cry. You wonder what happened to the happy toddler who loved bedtime stories. Now that they are seven, the words on the page have …
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Study Zone Big Kid Books series Many people find themselves using the same basic words over and over again when they speak or write. You might use the word good to describe a meal, a movie, or a friend. While these simple words are easy to use, they do not …
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