The Life-Changing Benefits of Learning a Second Language
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The Life-Changing Benefits of Learning a Second Language

The Life-Changing Benefits of Learning a Second Language For young learners, becoming proficient in their native language (the language a child learns, hears, or regularly uses in their home and local environment) is one of the most significant challenges they face. It’s significant because language learning lays the foundation for reading, writing, reasoning, and success…

Reading v.s. Video Games…Mind over Motor Skills
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Reading v.s. Video Games…Mind over Motor Skills

Which is more beneficial in the long run?  Being able to read or being really good at video games. There are certainly some benefits in video gaming. Besides sharpening one’s motor skills, these type of games can improve cognitive thinking and might be especially useful for individuals with certain disabilities. It’s seldom, however, that spending hours…

ACCORDING TO THE U.S. NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS (NCES)…
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ACCORDING TO THE U.S. NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS (NCES)…

…by the time children reach the fourth grade, 34% are below basic reading levels. By eighth grade, NCES estimates that about 27% are still below basic reading levels. These statistics are particularly concerning given that the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in one’s given language is key to so many important things. It impacts…

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