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Visit
our blog
on the workings of infant brains,
language development, and how a father combines
the skills of a Sherpa with those of an
executive in meeting challenges, reaping
rewards, and navigating the obstacle course of
daily parenting.
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Reading
Culturally! |
 Culturally
relevant reading drives students to improve
skill and acquire meaningful knowledge...
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My
Portuguese Mother's Kitchen
by
Connie Corvelo
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In this part
memoir, part cookbook, Connie Corvelo weaves
stories of family ties and cultural bonds with
her mother's love and the comfort food recipes
that she shared throughout her life. A delightful backdrop for sharing favorite
traditional Portuguese meals, this collection of
recipes is a wonderful addition to any kitchen
library.
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La
Reina Mora - The Gypsy Queen
Gabriel
Cordova Jr.
and
Teodor
M. Dumitrescu
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A
timeless tale told from the rare perspective of
an oral tradition. Whimsical illustrations bring
this tale to life in a beautifully unique
way.
For
ages 8 and older.
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Coming
Soon
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The
Foolish Farmer and the Shaggy Gray Dog
A
Fable
Val
Dumitrescu
and
Teodor
M. Dumitrescu
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A farmer learns a
difficult lesson when he relies on appearances
that prove deceptive.
For
ages 4 and older.
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"You have
brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
Any direction you choose."
--- Dr.
Seuss
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Nurturing
Language Development: Parents,
caregivers, teachers, and guardians are the
primary resources for a child's language
development ...
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more »
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BrainLink:
Educators,
scientists and health specialists from Baylor
College of Medicine, created BrainLinkTM
to "link" students and teachers to
advanced knowledge of the brain, the systems that
support it, and related health information.
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more »
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Articles for
Parents:
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Breastfeeding
Builds Brighter Brains
- from AskDrSears.com
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Study
of mothers’ nutritional habits links seafood
consumption to beneficial infant brain
development - from
The Lancet 2007; 369:578-585
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more »
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Services
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Literacy
News: Domestic and International Focus
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read
the latest progress report
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- Three years after
Katrina, residents of New Orleans are confronting
a different storm: The avalanche of paperwork from
government bodies responsible for aiding recovery
efforts. The government has thus far failed to
acknowledge and address the fact that more than 40
percent of the city's adults lack the literacy
skills to comprehend government forms.
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full article »
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