Community Literacy Programs
Family literacy programs, tutoring programs, and other community-based efforts can all have an impact on parenting and literacy skills. Read more about the qualities of successful programs and the steps community groups can take to help adolescents improve their reading.
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In Search of Free Books
Where can your school, library, or community group find free or low-cost books for kids? There are a number of national organizations and programs that can help!
Organizations that Promote Adolescent Literacy
From lesson plans and classroom tools to free books and opportunities to publish students’ work, nonprofit organizations have a lot to offer parents, teachers, and struggling readers themselves. Learn about some nonprofits with a commitment to helping young people become better readers and writers.
A Novel Idea: Joining City Reading Programs
This article describes how the school districts of Seattle, Chicago, and Los Angeles have linked up with community reading programs to encourage residents of entire cities to all read the same book at the same time. These literacy efforts, spearheaded by public libraries, are seen as good motivational tools for students. Some critics contend, however, that if the programs don't contain a strong link to schools' curriculum, educational goals can get lost amid community hype.
