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world9 hours ago•7 min saved

Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy: literacy, vaccines, and charity that changed lives

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation has transformed millions of lives through the Imagination Library, which has sent over 332 million free books to children worldwide, inspired by her own upbringing; she also funded Covid-19 vaccine research (including early-stage support for Moderna) and donated to hospitals, disaster relief, and adult education for Dollywood staff, with philanthropic efforts spanning concerts, scholarships, and a children's hospital named in her honor, cementing a global legacy of giving.

via BBC|

#dolly-parton #healthcare #imagination-library

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Pizza Hut Reboots BOOK IT! with Summer Reading, Free Pizza Day, and New Menu

Pizza Hut is reviving its BOOK IT! reading program for a nostalgia-driven summer: a June 10 one-day giveaway for customers who bring a BOOK IT! button, plus a Summer of Stories from June–August where kids pre-K through sixth grade earn free Personal Pan Pizzas by hitting reading goals via the BOOK IT! app, alongside Hut Originals, a new Crispy Parm Pan Pizza, throwback prices, merch partnerships, and classic-location experiences.

via Delish|

#bookit #business #literacy

policy2 months ago•3 min saved

AI Masks America's Workplace Literacy Gap

Axios reports a large literacy gap in the U.S. workforce: roughly 130 million adults read below sixth grade and 43 million struggle with basic math, yet AI tools help workers complete tasks—potentially masking gaps and encouraging cognitive surrender, which may boost apparent productivity while slowing real understanding and decision-making.

via Axios|

#ai #digital-skills #literacy

cognitive-science2 months ago•29 min saved

Literacy Rewires How the Brain Processes Speech

New evidence shows learning to read reshapes how the brain processes spoken language: literate adults recruit the right inferior frontal gyrus to perform phonological analysis in unfamiliar speech, a pattern not seen in functionally illiterate peers, indicating literacy training alters auditory processing and relies on neural reorganization.

via PsyPost|

#brain-plasticity #cognitive-science #literacy

education3 months ago•74 min saved

Phonics Push Gives Some Students a Reading Uptick Amid Slump

Across the country, reading test scores are falling, but some schools report gains after adopting phonics-based instruction and stronger early-literacy supports.

via AP News|

#education #literacy #phonics

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

AI-Savvy Grads Fall Short on Real-World Skills, Employers Say

Hiring managers warn that graduates seen as AI-native often lack real-world critical-thinking and literacy skills, with some firms preferring humanities students who can think beyond AI tools. While AI literacy is promoted, AI hasn’t yet boosted productivity, and universities risk producing graduates ill-equipped for actual job demands as students rely on AI to complete coursework.

via Futurism|

#ai #education #higher-education

education8 months ago•3 min saved

Lee Child Advocates for Thriller Inclusion in UK School Curriculums to Boost Reading

Lee Child advocates for including thrillers in the UK school curriculum to boost children's interest in reading, emphasizing the importance of engaging literature to foster literacy and reduce reoffending through prison literacy programs. He is involved in literacy sessions at prisons, aiming to create a regional model to improve literacy and community safety.

via The Guardian|

#education #literacy #prison-education

education8 months ago•3 min saved

Authors advocate for automatic library cards for all newborns

A group of prominent authors, including Sir Philip Pullman and Kate Mosse, are advocating for automatic library cards for all newborns in the UK, aiming to promote literacy and early engagement with libraries by linking membership to birth registration, with support from the CPU and potential funding from government departments.

via BBC|

#author-support #education #library

education8 months ago•2 min saved

US Education Department Grants Boost Literacy Innovation

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a record $256 million in Education Innovation and Research grants to improve literacy, with a focus on evidence-based instruction, expanding education choice, and empowering states, especially in rural areas, marking a significant increase in state-led initiatives and innovative approaches.

via U.S. Department of Education (.gov)|

#education #education-innovation #grants

education10 months ago•9 min saved

California Students Show Notable Reading and Test Score Improvements

California has passed Assembly Bill 1454, a comprehensive literacy law focusing on evidence-based reading instruction, including phonics, with teacher training and new textbooks, aiming to improve literacy rates among students, especially in early grades, supported by significant funding and ongoing implementation efforts.

via EdSource|

#california #education #education-policy

entertainment11 months ago•1 min saved

'Reading Rainbow' Returns with New Host and Celebrity Guests

'Reading Rainbow' is returning with a new host, Mychal Threets, and celebrity guests for a short-form series on KidZuko, aiming to promote literacy among children, after being a beloved PBS show since 1983 and winning multiple awards.

via Axios|

#celebrity-guests #entertainment #literacy

television11 months ago•2 min saved

'Reading Rainbow' Returns with New Host and Celebrity Guests

Reading Rainbow, the classic PBS children's show, is returning as a digital series on Sony's KidZuko platform, hosted by Mychal Threets, with new episodes starting October 4, marking a nostalgic revival amid challenges faced by public media.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#digital-series #literacy #pbs

education1 year ago•6 min saved

The Impact of AI and Robots on Reading, Parenting, and Storytelling

AI is transforming how people engage with reading, offering shortcuts like summaries and analyses that may reduce motivation to read for pleasure or personal growth, while also contributing to a decline in reading habits across all age groups, potentially impacting cognitive development and the enjoyment of literature.

via The Conversation|

#ai #cognitive-skills #education

education1 year ago•1 min saved

Rising Literacy Challenges Among U.S. Adults

A recent survey by the National Center for Education Statistics reveals a significant increase in the number of U.S. adults with low literacy skills, rising from 19% in 2017 to 28% in 2023. This widening gap between high-skilled and low-skilled individuals is notable, although the U.S. remains relatively stable compared to other countries, many of which also experienced declines. The survey assesses literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills across over two dozen countries, primarily OECD members.

via NBC News|

#education #literacy #skills

education1 year ago•0 min saved

U.S. Faces Alarming Decline in Math and Literacy Skills

A recent OECD survey reveals that approximately 20% of adults aged 16 to 65 in wealthy countries have literacy and numeracy skills comparable to those of primary school students. The study highlights a concerning decline in adult literacy over the past decade.

via The Economist|

#adult-education #education #literacy