1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (304+ words) Looking for a way to encourage children to pick up a book? The answer may already be curled up at home. Nonprofit Paws for Youth is encouraging families to include pets in their at home learning routines after seeing firsthand…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago  (737+ words) Despite Ohio ranking 12th in education overall, 68% of Ohio fourth graders were not proficient in reading and 68% of Ohio eighth graders were not proficient in math, according to the latest Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book. The study shows the…...

35+ min ago  (265+ words) Jul 16, 2026, 15:50 ET Great Minds' Literacy Curriculum Recognized for High-quality Texts, Coherence, and More WASHINGTON, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arts & Letters: Language Arts has earned all greens, or top marks, from the independent reviewer EdReports. The nonprofit uses a Consumer Reports-like model to…...

5+ hour, 2+ min ago  (97+ words) Clay Today GREEN COVE SPRINGS —The Spring Park Gazebo transformed into a space of learning on Saturday, July 11, as children gathered to hear a story. This unique event was organized by the Green Cove Springs … ORANGE PARK - Anthony's Gourmet Catering…...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago  (878+ words) The dramatic improvement in Mississippi’s early literacy rates has grabbed national attention, spotlighting the work of statewide partnerships to bring about the “Mississippi Miracle.” In 2013, the Legislature passed the Literacy-Based Promotion Act, which requires third grade students to pass a…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (899+ words) Florida sues TikTok, students weigh in on campus ban Junior athletes compete in AAU track and field championships Visibility and silence: Inside the current climate for transgender students at UNF ASUN Conference and UAC form Unisun Sports as part of…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago  (254+ words) Second Lady Usha Vance has announced the launch of the prize website for her 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, allowing participating students to select rewards after submitting their reading logs and reflections. After submitting a reading log and reflection, students can choose…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (437+ words) The report revealed that over the course of four years (2020-2021 to 2023-2024), only 50-55% of students in Alachua County were reading on grade level by the end of third grade. During the joint meeting with the CTAC, the BOCC voted to allocate…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (186+ words) Families take part in the Summer Reading Finale at the library. On July 15, the Brazil Public Library held a Summer Reading Finale party for its Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program. Attendees had free Kona Ice snow cones, created dinosaur-themed…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago  (626+ words) Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to Host Annual Back 2 School Bash on August 1 Families from across Hillsborough County are invited to kick off the new school year at the 2026 Back 2 School Bash, taking place Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Hillsborough…...