Jul 10, 2013 | DM News Blog
Everyone loves a good story. There is something so appealing and engaging about “Once upon a time…” or “Wait until I tell you what happened…!” The minute we know we’re going to hear a story we settle in, ready to be...
Jun 11, 2013 | DM News Blog
When I was 28 years old, I went back to kindergarten. Not to be a teacher or a volunteer. I went back to be a student again. Since I’d graduated from college, I’d felt lost and let down. I’d worked my tail off in school for 17 years with the vague promise of success...
May 21, 2013 | DM News Blog
by Brigid Hekster, Chartered Psychologist For most parents one of the hallmarks of their child’s early success in the primary school years is a progression from reading books aimed at teaching reading to becoming a free reader. Sometimes difficulties with literacy...
May 3, 2013 | DM News Blog
Fact: The U.S. State of Arizona has passed a law that will be implemented next year mandating that all third graders must pass a reading test or risk being held back....
Mar 22, 2013 | DM News Blog
A few weeks ago, we reported on low literacy results for primary aged children living and learning in Northern Ireland. As many as 2 in 5 children were reported to be under-performing. It turns out that there may be have a glitch in the testing system:...
