The Albany Business Review – Dr. Kirk Panneton
“Reading specialists and educators have long known that literacy – the ability to read and write – is tied to everything we do and that connections in social situations and practices are very important in developing literacy skills in children. Today, literacy is evolving into much more than the ability to read a newspaper and the latest bestseller. For many teachers and students, it is also about being intellectually, culturally, and electronically capable. In the workplace, it may mean being proficient in several computer programs, knowing how to research and solve complex problems, or handling multiple projects. From navigating the Internet to making health care-related decisions, literacy is evolving. Regardless of this shifting definition, literacy is essential to developing a strong sense of well-being and citizenship. Children who have developed strong reading skills perform better in school and have a healthier self-image. They become lifelong learners and sought-after employees.”(more)