
Ep. 148: Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)
Published on Aug 4
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<p>Early literacy is one of the strongest predictors of lifelong health and success – yet reading scores across the U.S. are falling at an alarming rate.</p><p>In part two of our series on early literacy and health, we highlight <a href='https://www.nemours.org/reading-brightstart.html'>Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart!</a>, a proven, science-based program celebrating 20 years of impact.</p><p>Reading BrightStart! supports children from birth through first grade with early literacy curricula, educator training, and family resources – helping more young learners become confident readers and setting a foundation for lifelong health.</p><p><b>Resources:</b><br/><a href='https://www.nemours.org/reading-brightstart.html'>Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart! Family Resources<br/></a><a href='https://www.nemours.org/reading-brightstart/about.html'>Harris Poll Executive Summary<br/></a><a href='https://www.nemours.org/content/dam/nemours/nemours-org/en/documents/NCRBS-harris-poll-exec...