DI SCOVER the POWER of Independent Reading Raise Achievement with Literacy
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT ...
Independent reading is the single GREATEST predictor of success in school and in life. Students who read every day experience rich language and diverse stories where they see themselves and others, and are better equipped for the real world. The more minutes a child reads each day, the more words they learn—raising their achievement in the classroom and beyond.
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Scholastic was founded as a single classroom magazine written to help children DISCOVER the value and joy of reading.
Every year, we survey thousands of parents and children across the country to inform the books and libraries we produce to educate and inspire.
CULTIVATING ENRICHING EXPERIENCES WITH ...
MORE ACCESS
MORE DIVERSITY
STORIES THAT INSPIRE THEM
Parents with kids ages 6–17 Kids ages 12–17
Characters I want to be like because they are smart, brave, or strong
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Characters who face a challenge and overcome it
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Characters who are similar to me
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Kids agree (89%) that their favorite books are the ones they have picked out themselves. When kids get to choose, they read.
More parents and kids seek diversity with books that include diverse storylines, characters, or settings.
The top three most-wanted types of characters by kids are those who can be role models, who face challenges and overcome them, and who are “similar to me.”
Kids and Family Reading Report (2019).
AT HOME
A child’s reading journey BEGINS and is anchored in the home. Reading at home allows children to connect the books they read with the ancestral, cultural, and social experiences of their families. A literacy- rich environment in the home gives children the foundation of reading they need to thrive.
Home libraries filled with authentic books that have been gifted by educators or have been self-selected by students with the help of their family and teachers
Digital resources that connect families with texts in support of the instructional content in the classroom
Reading happens at home with …
IN THE COMMUNITY
VENTURE into the world and explore the places books can take us, together. From the library to the doctor’s office, the community is a cornerstone of every child’s reading journey. With access to books they can select themselves, children shift the ownership of their literacy from their parents and teachers and discover who they are and how they fit into the world.
Libraries , doctor’s offices , and community organizations can provide children with access to culturally relevant, diverse books
Mentors , families , and neighbors have materials and events to support the literacy of all children in their community
Communities can advocate for reading when …
IN THE CLASSROOM
GUIDE children to discover their passion for learning and investigation. The classroom is the place in each child’s life where they can and should experience equity embedded in the resources and environment around them. With the right tools, educators can help all young people develop the skills necessary for higher achievement in and out of school.
Access to high- interest , diverse books and magazines that students feel empowered to choose based on their interests
Professional learning that empowers and prepares them with research-based strategies and best practices to support students’ academic and developmental growth
Instructional materials that are comprehensive and enhance the potential for growth and achievement for all students, no matter their background
Educators can best facilitate reading with …
AND BEYOND
EXPAND imagination and empower children to live rich, full lives. At Scholastic Education Solutions, we believe that literacy—the ability to read, write, and understand—is the birthright of every child in the world as well as the pathway to succeed in school and to realize a complete and fulfilling life. By truly understanding what families, educators, and children want and need, Scholastic inspires a joy for learning and discovery that lasts a lifetime and extends to generations beyond.
Simply put—our goal is to enhance every child’s life with literacy.
Reading is about discovering who you are , and how you can fit into the world and improve it. It is that trigger that gives you the power to be someone you never thought you could be. —Richard Robinson, Scholastic Chairman, President, and CEO from 1974–2021
Instructional Materials
Scholastic Education Solutions partners with leading authors, researchers, and educators to develop literacy programs and materials that focus on comprehension and balance the rigor and flexibility needed to meet today’s high expectations.
Classroom Libraries
Access, Choice, and Data
Our expert team of educators builds collections and classroom libraries that support instruction with high-quality, culturally relevant texts that reflect the mosaic of our society—serving as windows and mirrors that provide opportunities to experience the world while making text-to- self and text-to-world connections.
As students build fluency with books they choose themselves, Scholastic’s reading management platform captures assessment and learning data to provide insights into their interests, reading levels, and comprehension skills. Educators receive actionable data to inform instruction, while students engage with print and digital content that motivates them to achieve their reading goals.
Supports Reading EVERYWHERE With:
Family and Community Engagement
Professional Learning
Our comprehensive solutions are designed to empower families to become effective partners in student learning supported by educators and community leaders. We build effective home libraries with take-home books, family workshops, mentorship programs, and other resources that transform children into lifelong readers and learners.
Our mission is to inspire and equip educators with best practices, innovative strategies, and comprehensive professional learning to transform instruction and encourage the success of every child in the classroom and beyond.
Extended Day and Summer Learning
Research shows that summer and expanded learning programs provide valuable support for children and their academic performance. Our unique programs and take-home packs give children the tools to stay engaged in reading all year long.
For more information, contact 1-800-SCHOLASTIC or visit scholastic.com/education
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