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National Right to Read Foundation Recommends Reading Horizons
Published on 2010-08-26 10:29:00
The National Right to Read Foundation recommends both our ages 4-9 program, Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself and the ages 10-adult program Reading Horizons. Along with roughly 30 other reading programs, both versions of our program are suggested, and a short synopsis as well as testimonials are included. Visit http://www.nrrf.org/prodhome.html to see how the foundation is working to help literacy. Reading Horizons.com is referenced, which is our website for commer
Reading is Fundamental
Published on 2010-08-17 14:08:00
Homeschooling or educating at home is undoubtedly on the minds of many parents around the country at this time of year. Whether reluctant to send children to public schools for the first time or once again, these are tough decisions for many people. An article in the New Observer of North Carolina mentions the increase in homeschooling that seems reflective of the situation and attitudes in many states; see http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/08/09/620561/home-schools-multiply-in-nc.html#ixzz0
"Guys Read" Suggests Gender Differences in Reading
Published on 2010-08-05 14:45:00
This site, http://www.guysread.com , was mentioned in a posting with the Indiana Homeschoolers Yahoo group. One member was asking for help finding a good reading list for her 3rd-4th grade son. A response was made about the Guys Read site. Here are some of the points addressed there, suggesting that boys and girls may need different supports to reach the same level of achievement: -Statistics and anecdotal evidence show that boys are having trouble reading. The U.S. Dept. of Education
