Why Early Reading Gaps Grow—and How Schools Can Close Them Quickly Without Extra Staffing

Divya Garg — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:30:55 +0000

The early elementary years set the foundation for lifelong reading success. Yet many schools experience widening reading gaps as early as Grade 1. These gaps often grow silently—until they show up as low test scores, reading frustration, or behavioral issues. […]

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How to Increase Literacy Engagement Without Hiring More Staff

Divya Garg — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:33:36 +0000

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How Schools Can Build Joyful Reading Habits

Divya Garg — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:21:35 +0000

Joyful reading habits in schools

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How Bay Area Districts Can Make the Most of Family Literacy Month

Divya Garg — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:06:45 +0000

November marks National Family Literacy Month—a powerful opportunity for Bay Area districts to foster real partnerships between families and schools. Research is clear: students make bigger reading gains when families and educators pull together, both in and out of the […]

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Preparing for California’s K-2 Screening Mandate: The Latest on Reading Intervention for Bay Area Schools in 2025

Divya Garg — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:39:23 +0000

California is making history for literacy this fall. In 2025–26, all public schools must annually screen every K-2 student for reading difficulties—including dyslexia—using state-approved tools. That’s over 1.2 million children statewide—and the Bay Area leads in both readiness and innovation.

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ArtXplore: How Creative Expression Elevates STEM & Critical Thinking in K–5 Learners

Divya Garg — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:12:44 +0000

In today’s fast-evolving world, creativity is no longer an “extra” — it’s essential. But how can schools and after-school programs combine artistry with academic rigor? That’s where ArtXplore creative learning steps in. This curriculum doesn’t just teach art; it blends […]

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📘 California’s Big Literacy Push—Where We Stand This Fall

Divya Garg — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:11:00 +0000

This summer, the California Department of Education (CDE) released the Literacy-Biliteracy Professional Learning Pack and P–3 Language & Literacy Progressions—two cornerstone resources designed to help schools strengthen foundational reading and biliteracy instruction. By October, most districts have had the opportunity […]

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The Most Effective Enrichment Strategies for 2025

Divya Garg — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:55:32 +0000

These insights are designed to maximize impact for educators, schools, and families planning high-quality enrichment experiences in 2025

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Effective Reading Intervention Strategies for 2025

Divya Garg — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:35:00 +0000

Each element is crafted to maximize searchability, shareability, and relevance for educational leaders and families interested in literacy improvement.

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Why After-School Programs Matter This Fall

Divya Garg — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:21:34 +0000

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