By Katherine Leal Unmuth Latino Ed Beat A new study by researchers from Stanford University finds that “book sharing” is less prevalent in immigrant families, most significantly among Hispanic and Asian families. Book sharing was defined who read or…
Books, Culture, zNew Headline
Bilingual literacy site gears up for summer with free downloadable ebooks, coloring pages and activity sheets
May 22, 2013, 1:09 PM 0
LatinaLista — It won’t be long before kids are out of school for the summer and parents will be wondering not just how to keep them entertained but keep learning. One way could be through reading — bilingual stories. Read…
General, Great Plains, Local News
Many Low-Income Oklahoma Students May Fail Because of Reading Law
Apr 2, 2013, 12:00 AM 0
By Chase Cook Oklahoma Watch Among thousands of Oklahoma students who could be held back in third grade for failing a state reading test next year, a disproportionate share will likely be low-income children, an Oklahoma Watch analysis of…
Books, Children, Education, General, Youth
Latinos comprise largest share of “Below Basic” literacy rates
Mar 2, 2010, 5:18 PM 1
LatinaLista On the heels of the President’s address of the dismal dropout rates, the nation is supposed to be observing today Read Across America Day 2010. For those students who have dropped out of school or who are struggling…