Oct 12, 2012 | DM News Blog
Students who reported having all four types of reading materials (books, magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias) in their home scored, on average, higher than those who reporter having fewer reading materials. – The Nation’s Report Card: Fourth-Grade Reading...
Oct 5, 2012 | DM News Blog
Students who test well in the traditional realms of verbal and mathematical abilities are able to show how bright they are. But what about intelligent children who don’t test well in these traditionally tested areas; like dyslexics and strong visual learners who...
Sep 28, 2012 | DM News Blog
Factoid: “Children who have not developed some basic literacy skills by the time they enter school are 3 – 4 times more likely to drop out in later years.” – National Adult Literacy Survey, (2002) NCES, U.S. Department of Education At Easyread we don’t...
Sep 15, 2012 | DM News Blog
One of the many ways one can be a “better” person is to be kind and thoughtful of others. Few people would disagree with the suggestion that empathy is a good thing. Here is an interesting study suggesting that music improves your empathy:...
Sep 7, 2012 | DM News Blog
Every girl dreams of being a princess. Fluffy dresses, handsome admirers, rose-petalled bathtubs…the whole pretty package. We never imagine that real life princesses might have real life problems to deal with along with the privileges. Swedish Crown Princess Victoria...
