Hoot Reading Blog

As we begin 2023, we want to thank one of our impactful partners: Lead to Read KC. 

Lead To Read KC, is a leading literacy nonprofit in Kansas City, Missouri. Less than 50% of third graders in the city read at grade level. In many high-need schools, it’s less than 20 percent. Lead to Read KC is dedicated to tackling this challenge and advancing literacy skills so that all students in the region have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Can lipstick support learning?

I was getting ready for a Hoot teaching lesson when my younger daughter asked why I had put on lipstick. It's not part of my day-to-day look so she was surprised to see me wearing it. She also *loves* anything to do with make-up and wanted some herself!

The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), a.k.a. The Nation’s Report Card, recently released the reading scores of grades 4 and 8 students. With comparisons of 2019 versus 2022 scores, figures have significantly dropped across the country.

Hoot Reading is thrilled to announce that it has been honoured with an Award of Excellence for their Primary Education product, Hoot For Schools, by Tech & Learning. This prestigious award represents the highest approval rating - based on evaluation by educators using education technology every day.

The Science of Reading has become somewhat of a buzz phrase lately, but it’s not a new concept. In fact, it’s a body of knowledge and research that has been around for decades.

Bust out the costumes and get those candy bags ready! At Hoot Reading, we put the “Boo” in books - here are some fun and festive reads to get you in the Halloween mood:

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day! Today, we recognize the impact of teachers across the globe and celebrate them for all that they do, including providing quality education to the leaders of tomorrow.

Reading intervention programs can do more than just build literacy skills, but they can reduce the risk of kids dropping out of school, according to the National Dropout Prevention Center.

We understand that children’s reading abilities vary and all kids learn differently. This is where one-to-one tutoring comes in.

Every year, September 8 is recognized as International Literacy Day. It aims to raise awareness on the importance of child and adult literacy from all communities across the globe. In line with identifying key issues surrounding literacy, this day serves as a call to action to recognize education as a basic human right.