Nearly all students from low鈥慽ncome households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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First grade is all about coupling student curiosity and reading, but this year it is harder than ever. Reading on a screen is harder and more distracting than reading print, and many studies show that it lowers comprehension and discourages making connections. I encourage my kids to read print on their own but many of my kids don't have a library of their own for independent reading. I want to foster a love for reading, build connections in the classroom, and empower new readers with books that they can read on their own and love with their friends from beyond their screens. With these books, students will practice their reading skills away from their computers. Since the stories are different but all pertain to the same characters, they will be able to discuss them and make connections with their peers too, which is more difficult to do in a digital setting.
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First grade is all about coupling student curiosity and reading, but this year it is harder than ever. Reading on a screen is harder and more distracting than reading print, and many studies show that it lowers comprehension and discourages making connections. I encourage my kids to read print on their own but many of my kids don't have a library of their own for independent reading. I want to foster a love for reading, build connections in the classroom, and empower new readers with books that they can read on their own and love with their friends from beyond their screens. With these books, students will practice their reading skills away from their computers. Since the stories are different but all pertain to the same characters, they will be able to discuss them and make connections with their peers too, which is more difficult to do in a digital setting.