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Tag Archives: literacy
Today, after school programs across the globe will celebrate Lights on After School day — an event that aims to raise awareness about after school programs and stress the importance of affordable admittance for all. Not only are after school programs a place for kids to go after the bell rings, but they also provide access to healthy meals, help with homework, and most importantly, fun activities that stretch the minds and bodies of the young people who attend them.

By Reva Gaur
This week’s round-up of links covers early childhood/preschool, the arts in schools, health & wellness for teenagers, and yoga for addiction recovery. Enjoy!
“School Days and the Arts: A Perfect Match” (Huffington Post)
“Yoga Helps Addicts, Homeless Find Peace” (CNN Health)
“Resources for Identifying Wonderful Books for Preschoolers” (NAEYC)
“Feeding Teenagers with [Healthy] Cookies and Bars” (NY Times Well Blog)

By Reva Gaur
Since our cause of the month for September is literacy, this week’s round-up features recent articles and resources about literacy for both kids and adults. Enjoy!
“5 Ways to Make Reading Fun” (Parenting Magazine) — useful tips for getting toddlers excited about reading.
“Chinatown-Lower East Side Literacy Zone” (new site by University Settlement) – for our neighbors, a hub of information on ESL classes & more.
“Adult Literacy: Volunteer Opportunities” (New York Cares website) — lots of great opportunities to get involved.
“Center for Literacy Getting Aid to Support Its Mission” (Philadelphia Inquirer) — an inspiring story out of Philly! Worth a read, even if you’re a New Yorker.

By Reva Gaur
Did you know that a 4-year old from a low income background hears 35 million fewer words than a 4-year old from an affluent family? This month, we’re focusing on literacy as our Cause of the Month — a new series that highlights different causes that we address as an organization. For more on literacy, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and check out recent posts about literacy like our new College Access program for parents and volunteers reading to kids in Head Start.
