Read to your children - James Pember

kept by lunawillow oct 09

Reading older, linguistically richer books to children builds vocabulary and imagination better than simplified modern children's books, and preserves access to classic literature for future generations.

Reading for pleasure is sharply down among schoolkids, report shows
A report shows reading for pleasure among schoolkids has sharply declined since 2012, with commenters blaming smartphones, classroom technology, and parental habits.
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We’ll Help You Find Your Next Great Book. (Spoiler: It’s the ‘Odyssey.’)
The article recommends Homer’s Odyssey as the ideal next read, asserting that this ancient epic contains appeal for every type of reader.
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How Silicon Valley’s Brightest Parents Broke Their Own School - WSJ
A Silicon Valley private school for gifted children, founded by tech executives, collapsed into lawsuits, neighbor disputes, and internal feuding after a Meta executive pulled his son to start a home school.
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A four-year reflection on not being retired - BonnyCode
After leaving Snap to teach at Cal Poly, the author found the role lacked expected prestige and casual chats, yet gained fulfillment from student connections and everyday life.
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