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By Larissa Currier-Brown, Ready to Learn Project Manager, Alignment Rockford

At Alignment Rockford, we believe early childhood is…

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By Lana Paris, Executive Director, Discovery Center Museum 

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By Megan Larson-Freeman,
Grant Specialist, YMCA of Rock River Valley 

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By Erin Anderson, 
Principal, Donald C. Parker Early Education Center

At Harlem School District’s Parker Early Childhood…

Teacher reading to kids and nurturing early literacy

Early literacy is the foundation for a child’s future learning success, shaping their ability to read…

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Teaching your child to read is one of the most valuable skills you can provide, laying the foundation for lifelong learning, communication, and…

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Early learning lays the groundwork for a child's future, shaping their ability to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The first five…