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How to Encourage Literacy with Digital Books & Resources
Melissa Jacobs, director of library services for New York City’s Department of Education, shares tips for encouraging literacy and improving equity with digital books.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success
For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.
How to Get Students to Read for Fun
Parents and teachers can get students to read for fun by encouraging them to choose what they read or listen to and by helping them build other positive reading habits
Listen Without Guilt: Audiobooks Offer Similar Comprehension As Reading
Kids and adults learned a similar amount if they read text or had it read to them, according to new research.
Audiobooks for Students: Listening to What the Research Says
Audiobooks have grown increasingly popular but some educators are still hesitant to encourage their use. This may be a mistake.
Summer Reading Recommendations
The more you read, the more you know - summer reading recommendations for students and teachers from Melissa Jacobs, NYC DOE Director of Library Services
OverDrive Education Reports Rapid Increase in Ebook and Audiobook Adoption Since COVID-19 Outbreak
Ebooks and audiobooks have become key for kids learning at home.
