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2012 Summer Conference

Learn about effective new programs and practices and join with colleagues in advancing a positive agenda for the future. July 1-3, St. Louis, Mo.

 

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The Importance of Deep Reading

Getting children to read at an early age is fundamental to shaping their brains and learning habits for the future. Books play an integral part in this process, but with the emergence of technology, educators can use other tools to help develop the minds of young people.

This Educational Leadership article by Maryanne Wolf and Mirit Barzillai examines "Literacy 2.0" and how technology, such as the Internet and Web tutors, is changing the way children learn reading comprehension. By using these innovative tools, today's children have numerous ways to learn the joys of reading.

 

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