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View article: Initial Implementation Outcomes for Scripted and Adaptive Versions of the <i>Developing Talkers</i> Read-Aloud Curricula for Kindergarten and Grade 1 Teachers
Initial Implementation Outcomes for Scripted and Adaptive Versions of the <i>Developing Talkers</i> Read-Aloud Curricula for Kindergarten and Grade 1 Teachers Open
This study compared teacher’s preferences and implementation outcomes for two versions of a supplemental read-aloud curriculum that provides young children with vocabulary instruction and guides for teachers to ask open-ended questions and…
View article: Evaluation of a community-based, hybrid STEM family engagement program at pre-kindergarten entry
Evaluation of a community-based, hybrid STEM family engagement program at pre-kindergarten entry Open
Introduction This article investigates an early STEM family engagement program offered during the pre-kindergarten (pre-k) year. Pre-k is an important juncture for community organizations to support children’s STEM engagement and parental …
View article: Virtual Teaching Together: engaging parents and young children in STEM activities
Virtual Teaching Together: engaging parents and young children in STEM activities Open
Introduction Early informal learning experiences are essential for sparking long-term interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In a prior study, we found more promising parent involvement outcomes when families of you…
View article: The Freedom School Way: A Model for Intergenerational Research Training Partnerships Among Universities and Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools® Programs
The Freedom School Way: A Model for Intergenerational Research Training Partnerships Among Universities and Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools® Programs Open
Partners United for Research Pathways Oriented to Social Justice in Education is a partnership between a university research training program and a Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools® site in north Florida. It addresses the lack of de…
View article: Young African American Scholars Make Reading Gains at Literacy-Focused, Culturally Relevant Summer Camp that Combats Summer Reading Loss
Young African American Scholars Make Reading Gains at Literacy-Focused, Culturally Relevant Summer Camp that Combats Summer Reading Loss Open
A substantial amount of evidence suggests that students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged households, experience summer reading loss. Available evidence suggests this is due to a lack of participation in literacy-focused …
View article: Promoting Children’s Reading Motivation With Culturally Relevant Reading Education
Promoting Children’s Reading Motivation With Culturally Relevant Reading Education Open
This study explored how a culturally relevant summer reading program may empower young Black students through social action and opportunities for reading engagement, thus supporting their reading motivation. The North Florida Freedom Schoo…