The AP (5/20) reports that Illinois state officials "hope a new program that locates books based on children's reading levels will encourage them to keep reading when school lets out for summer vacation. The free 'Find a Book' tool provides a list of options for children based on reading ability. It also informs people which local libraries carry those books." Officials touted the tool's utility for underprivileged students, adding that "it is imperative for children to continue reading during the summer to maintain academic success. Studies show a drop in standardized test performance at the end of summer compared to just before the school year ends."
Monday, May 23, 2011
Illinois Officials Tout Online Tool To Keep Students Reading During Summer
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment