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By Gina Bellisario It’s widely known that literacy is important. After all, we use our reading and writing skills every day. But how important is it to a student’s success? The answer is clear: The more students read, the more they achieve. Why read? Research proves there’s a strong connection between reading and achievement. Students… Continue reading →

Suppose you’re sitting in history class learning about Chinese dynastic system. Like some students, you may ask yourself: “When am I ever going to need this?” After all, you want to be a chemist. It’s a valid question. When will you need the dearth of information you absorb in school every day? The truth is, maybe never. It all… Continue reading →

Walking through the mall, huddled around their lockers, even sitting on the couch, students are glued to their cellphones. Whether they are minimizing their thoughts into 140 characters or less on Twitter, or actively engaged in a group text message, young people flex their writing muscles consistently throughout the day.   Next time you see your son… Continue reading →