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Why Literacy Matters—and How You Can Help Your Child Improve

Literacy is an essential part of childhood education. In many ways, it's the foundation on which many other forms of education rely.  But learning to read is hard, particularly for students from underprivileged backgrounds or rural communities, where schools tend to have fewer resources. Sometimes, kids need a little extra support developing their reading skills. In those cases, summer reading programs can be immensely beneficial in helping students to get caught up and maintain fluent reading comprehension.  The Importance of Literacy According to experts, literacy is a key predictor of academic success. Students with strong literacy skills tend to do better in school and have a higher...