The Editor and Guest Editors will write blog articles on selected issues
relevant to the concerns of African American children and families.
Reading and standardized tests.
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Dr. Veda Jairrels, Professor and Author of
African Americans and Standardized Tests: The Real Reason for Low Test Scores
provides parents and caregivers with the following practical strategies for improving academic
achievement.
1. Begin reading to your children
at birth.
2. Read at least one non-chapter
book every day to your children who are 6 years or younger. Don't miss a day.
You can also repeat your children's favorite books.
3. Take your younger children to
the library on a biweekly basis, checking out at least 14 books (non-chapter
books) each visit.
4. Encourage your children who
can read for themselves to read for pleasure for at least 30 minutes each day
of the year.
A video highlighting the
importance of early exposure to language
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