How parents can encourage their kids to read at home, boosting literacy
There are things parents can do to encourage their kids to read at home, especially during the vital years around third grade. Author: Katie Inman Updated: 10:50 PM EST January 6, 2021
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn Flipping through the pages of a book is like transporting to another world.
To help students experience those journies and develop love for reading, Knox County is aiming to improve literacy rates for students, and literacy leaders say reading starts in the home.
Staying on top of reading proficiency was especially emphasized during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Knox County mayor s Read City USA initiative, only 40% of Knox County third graders are considered proficient readers.