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Explore the latest Reading Is Fundamental press releases and articles, blog posts, and podcasts. Stay up to date on what is happening in the literacy space, our latest programmatic work, and our collective efforts to inspire a joy of reading.

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Press & Articles

Literacy initiative aids St. Peter Claver Students

DECATUR—Christ Child Society of Atlanta received two federal grants from Reading is Fundamental in 2024 supporting literacy at St. Peter Claver Regional School.

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Enlightened Generation Launches First Children's Clothing Brand Connecting Kids, Fashion, and Education

Each Enlightened Generation purchase supports families and communities around the world through the brand’s Give Back program. Five percent of each sale is donated to GlobalGiving, benefiting educators and nonprofits aligned with each collection’s theme. The nonprofit organizations benefiting from the first collections include the Georgie Badiel Foundation, Ocean Blue Project, Reading Is Fundamental, Toki Rapa Nui, United Way Peru and Yellowstone Forever.

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Blog Posts

Taking Summer Literacy to the Streets!

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) share a commitment to supporting students’ reading during the summer months when they are particularly at risk for learning loss. RIF and AASL believe deeply in the importance of keeping kids reading AND making it fun and engaging. It’s also critical to support children and families right in their communities, making summer reading accessible for all.

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Blog Posts

Illuminating the Complexities of Reading and Relevance

Dr. Katie Sciurba, highlights that when it comes to books, "relevance" is deeply personal and complex, and demonstrates why educators can benefit from adopting a student-centered approach that values students’ lived experiences and voices over imposed definitions of what is “relevant.”

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Q&A: How Student and Family Engagement Build Strong Readers

For National Reading Month, RIF Middle School Literacy Advisory Board Member, Daris McInnis, discusses student motivation and engagement, involving families in literacy, the foundational reading skills for middle school, and the importance of summer learning.

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Supporting Reading Skill Development in Social Studies

For National Reading Month, RIF Middle School Literacy Advisory Board Member, Kip Plaisted, discusses the impact of literacy development in the social studies subject area, the importance of higher-level thinking skills, and how school leadership can collaborate with teachers to form a strong literacy culture.