One consequence of the pandemic is a measurable decline in reading proficiency across the nation, and many educators are opting to use their ESSER funds to correct this. Remaining ESSER funds, intended to mitigate learning loss due to the pandemic, must be allocated by September 30, 2024. Read Naturally programs are an ideal way to spend this use-it-or-lose-it funding to improve reading outcomes and overall academic success.
Read more At Read Naturally, we continuously strive to improve the user experience for teachers, ensuring our tools are as efficient and easy to use as possible. We understand that teachers' time and expertise are invaluable, and we want to ensure they can maximize their efforts in working directly with their students. In line with this goal, we are excited to announce the release of several significant enhancements to the Read Live program that aim to streamline onboarding and maximize student activity time.
Read more With a name like Read Naturally, it might seem obvious that we care about reading and books. This passion extends to supporting students all over the world, including students in Africa, where 40% of school-age children do not attend school. Read Naturally recently shipped a truckload of books to Books for Africa, an organization near the Read Naturally home office in St. Paul, MN.
Read more The end of the school year is a time for reflection and celebration. And that's why it's time for our annual State of the Blog address! Each year, we highlight the Top 10 RN Bookmark posts from August through May to help you catch up on any gems you might have missed and to compile a collection of the most valuable content, as chosen by our readers. We so appreciate your engagement with our blog and your dedication to supporting struggling and developing readers.
Read more Congrats to our June Star of the Month for the 2023-2024 school year, Jacob! Jacob is a second-grade student at Sulphur Elementary in Sulphur, OK, who has become an exceptionally enthusiastic and dedicated participant in the Read Live program, making remarkable progress and significantly improving his reading skills and confidence.
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